How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Metro Center station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

97min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Silver Spring Metro
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Silver Spring
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE and S2

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station. Next, take the S2 bus from I St Nw+15 St NW station to Colesville Rd+East-West Hw station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

99min$8.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colesville Rd+East-West Hw
    ID 2001009
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring

The distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad), Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 33.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Silver Spring.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • East West Hwy & @1325
  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE and S2

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station. Next, take the S2 bus from I St Nw+15 St NW station to Colesville Rd+East-West Hw station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

99min$8.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colesville Rd+East-West Hw
    ID 2001009
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line S2.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Largo station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Metro Center station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to get to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from the Largo station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring?

    The ride from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring costs $6.00.

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