How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County by bus and metro?

From Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 59 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay K station to W Diamond Ave & Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Montgomery County on the Moovit app.

124min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Bus - 5959
Walk to Montgomery County
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    49 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay K
    ID 26014
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Montgomery Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W Diamond Ave & Water St
    ID 17197
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montgomery County
    Walk to
    Montgomery County
    590 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County

The distance between Washington Dulles Airport and Montgomery County is approximately 49.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County

To check the bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dulles Airport) and destination (Montgomery County), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles Airport and Montgomery County?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County?

    The SILVER metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Shady Grove station near Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles Airport and Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles Airport to get to Montgomery County?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dulles Airport and Montgomery County?

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Montgomery County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County?

    The ride from Washington Dulles Airport to Montgomery County costs $7.25.

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