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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 Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, take the RED metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Silver Spring on the Moovit app.

75min$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
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    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
    30 yd • 1 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 35.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 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.

Metro schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring

To check the metro schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Silver Spring using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)) and destination (Silver Spring), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 metro schedules.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED.

  • 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 15 min.

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

    The SILVER metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County to Silver Spring station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Silver Spring 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 15 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 Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. 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 Silver Spring 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.