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

By bus and metro

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

97min$6.00
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Silver Spring
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    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Metro Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    39 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
    Ride to metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via S9 and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County, take the S9 bus from 16 St Nw+Portal Dr NW station to K St Nw+13 St NW station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station to Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

97min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S9S9
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Leaves from 16 St Nw+Portal Dr NW

Step by Step

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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    16 St Nw+Portal Dr NW
    ID 1003414
    590 yd • 7 min
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    Bus - S9S9
    Wait for bus
    S9
    South To Franklin Square
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St Nw+13 St NW
    ID 1003944
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
    Ride to metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)

The distance between Silver Spring, Loudoun County and Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad), Loudoun County is approximately 34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Loudoun County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Loudoun County 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
  • Colesville Rd+East-West Hw
  • East West Hwy & @1325

Public transit stations close to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad), Loudoun County

Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) is located at Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA, Loudoun County and the nearest public transit station is Dulles Airport.

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

  • Loudoun Gateway Metrorail Station
  • Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
  • Innovation Center Metrorail Station

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

  • Dulles Airport
  • Aviation Dr And Autopilot Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via S9 and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County, take the S9 bus from 16 St Nw+Portal Dr NW station to K St Nw+13 St NW station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station to Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

97min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S9S9
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Leaves from 16 St Nw+Portal Dr NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    16 St Nw+Portal Dr NW
    ID 1003414
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - S9S9
    Wait for bus
    S9
    South To Franklin Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St Nw+13 St NW
    ID 1003944
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
    Ride to metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line S9, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

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

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

    The METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus line goes from Metro Center Station station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Metro Center station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) by bus and metro?

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

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

    Get on the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from the Metro Center Station stop near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County.

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

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

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