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

From Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring by metro

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Metro Center station. Next, take the RED metro from Metro Center station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

77min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

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 - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    50 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station. Next, take the D60 bus from I St Nw+14 St NW station to Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

98min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Bus - D60D60
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

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 - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I St Nw+14 St NW
    ID 1001191
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - D60D60
    Wait for bus
    D60
    North To Silver Spring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy
    ID 2001009
    37 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 35.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring by 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)

Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) is located at Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Dulles Airport.

Metro stations close to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad):

  • Washington Dulles International Airport
  • Innovation Center
  • Loudoun Gateway

Bus stations close to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad):

  • Dulles Airport
  • Dulles - Kiss & Fly
  • Aviation Dr @ Autopilot Dr

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 East West Hwy & @1325.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • Takoma
  • Forest Glen

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • East West Hwy & @1325
  • Silver Spring+Bay 223
  • Silver Spring Station & Bay 105

From Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station. Next, take the D60 bus from I St Nw+14 St NW station to Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

98min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Bus - D60D60
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

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 - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I St Nw+14 St NW
    ID 1001191
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - D60D60
    Wait for bus
    D60
    North To Silver Spring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy
    ID 2001009
    37 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 77 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Bus line D60.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Silver Spring?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring?

    The SILVER metro line goes from New Carrollton station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro 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 by metro?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to get to Silver Spring?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the New Carrollton station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Silver Spring?

    Get off the metro at the Metro Center station, 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 $7.25.