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How to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) by metro?

From Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) by metro

To get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) in Montgomery County, 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 20 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Silver Spring (Station) on the Moovit app.

80min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Walk to Silver Spring (Station)
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
  • 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
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Silver Spring (Station)
    Walk to
    Silver Spring (Station)
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station)

The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), Montgomery County and Silver Spring (Station), Montgomery County is approximately 35.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station)

To check the metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)) and destination (Silver Spring (Station)), 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 Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station)?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station)?

    The SILVER metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Silver Spring station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Silver Spring station near Silver Spring (Station) in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) by metro?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring (Station) in Montgomery County by metro is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the metro at the Silver Spring station, which is closest to Silver Spring (Station) in Montgomery County.

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

    The ride from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) costs $7.25.