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IAD - Washington D.C. Dulles International Airport |
Official Airport Website: www.metwashairports.com/Dulles/ Distance to Downtown: 28.7 miles (46.2 km) Annual Passenger Volume: 22.8 million (2006) |
TRANSIT FLY Review: The best airport transportation options offered at Washington Dulles International Airport for passengers heading to the DC metro area are the direct bus services offered. Both the Washington Flyer Coach and METRO's Route 5A Express Bus allow passengers frequent service and an excellent value. The Washington Flyer provides direct Deluxe Coach service to the West Falls Church Metrorail Station for only $9 (an excellent option for those with luggage). For those traveling light, the METRO Express Bus 5A goes from Dulles Airport to the L'Efant Plaza Metro Station in Downtown Washington DC for a fare of only $3.00, doing the trip in 47 minutes. Metrobus 5A also makes stops in Tysons and at the Rosslyn Metro Station. |
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Destination Guide to/from West Falls Church using the Washington Flyer Coach Metro Center Gallery Place / Chinatown Union Station (xfer to Amtrak) Dupont Circle Pentagon Station Washington Reagan National Airport Navy Yard / Nationals Ballpark to/from L'Efant Plaza Station using the METRO 5A Express Bus Metro Center Gallery Place / Chinatown Union Station (xfer to Amtrak) Dupont Circle Pentagon Station Washington Reagan National Airport Navy Yard / Nationals Ballpark |
Fares* $3.20 $3.25 $3.45 $3.25 $3.00 $3.35 $3.65 |
Approx. Travel Time 22 mins. 29 mins. 32 mins. 32 mins. 26 mins. 31 mins. 36 mins. |
Destination Guide Washington DC -White House Washington DC -Capitol Hill West Falls Church Metro Sta. Rosslyn, VA The Pentagon Arlington, VA Alexandria, VA Washington National Airport |
Fares* $51 $54 $40 $50 $51 $45 $52 $58 |
*Fares/Times shown are approximate and do NOT include any required gratuity. |
Parking Option Valet Parking Lot Hourly Parking Lot Daily Gargage 1 + 2 Economy Parking Lot |
Rates: Hourly / Daily |
Connection to Terminals YES - Walkable YES - Walkable YES - Walkable NO - Shuttle Bus |
Official IAD Washington Dulles Parking Website: www.metwashairports.com/dulles/parking_transportation_3/parking/ parking_rates_iad |
N/A $4 $4 $5 |
$30* $36 $17 $10 |
Destination Guide Downtown Dc - White House area Dupont Circle Arlington, VA Alexandria, VA Bethesda, MD |
Fares* (add'l passengers) $27 (+10) $27 (+10) $26 (+10) $32 (+10) $26 (+10) |
*Walkup Service is available for most destinations. Please check with service provider ahead of time. Late night departures often REQUIRE reservations. **Fares/Times shown are approximate and do NOT include any required gratuity. |
Destination Guide West Falls Church Metro Sta. |
Fares $9 one-way $16 round-trip |
Approx. Travel Time 30 mins. |
IAD Airport Transportation Options: |
SuperShuttle - (800) BLUE-VAN Official Website: supershuttle.com Frequency: FAIR* *Wait time can be 15-30 mins at certain times Reservation Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *with Advanced Reservations Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Where to Catch: Arriving passengers should follow the signs to "Shared Ride Vans". The SuperShuttle ticket counter is indoors on the lower level adjacent to the baggage claim area. When passengers make a booking at Dulles Airportthey receive a confirmation number. Passenger should wait until their number is called at which point a van to their destination will be available. SuperShuttle vans pick up passengers arriving at IAD Washington Dulles International Airport on the airport drive curb directly outside of baggage claim. |
METRO RAIL (Washington Metropolitan Trans. Authority) Official Website: www.wmata.com Direct Airport Service: NO Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 5:00 am - 12:00 am Fri- Sat: 7:00 am - 3:00 am Sunday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am Frequency: EXCELLENT* *Train runs every 5-15 mins depending upon time of day Exact Change Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, many others) Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *To/from Washington Dulles Airport there are a variety of good options to reach METRO trains (see the IAD Bus info listed below for details). Where to Catch: Passengers will need to take either a bus or a taxi to reach METRO from Washington Dulles Airport. The best way to reach METRO rail from Dulles is to take either the Washington Flyer Airport Shuttle Bus or the Metrobus Express 5A Route, both highly recommended by TransitFly. Washington Flyer takes passengers non-stop from Washington Dulles Airport to the West Fallas Church METRO Statio (Orange Line), while Metrobus Express Route 5A stops at both the Rosslyn, VA Station and L'Efant Plaza Station in Downtown Washington DC. While it is unfortunate that there is no direct train service to Washington Dulles Airport, the transfer via Washington Flyer or Metrobus is much easier than at some other equivalent airports to due to the fixed and frequent schedule of the transit options available. |
Fares** $1.65 $1.65 $1.65 $1.65 $1.65 $1.75 $1.65 |
Approx. Travel Time 5 mins. 4 mins. 12 mins. 14mins. 5 mins. 10 mins. 4 mins. |
*Fares do NOT include $9 fare for the Washington Flyer Coach. **Fares do NOT includes the $3 fare for the METRO 5A Express Bus. |
Taxi Companies Serving IAD Washington Dulles Airport: Washington Flyer Taxi (703) 572-TAXI (8294) Washington Flyer website: www.washfly.com/Taxi.html Frequency: GOOD Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical) Fare Determined by: Taxi Meter Exact Change Required: NO (Taxi drivers make change for small bills) Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *Passengers should verify with Taxi dispatcher before departing Luggage Surcharge?: YES $0.50 for more than 1 pc. of luggage $2.00 for large trunk items Add'l Tolls/ Fees?: $1.50 Extra Passengers $1.50 Personal Service $2.50 For when Snow Emergencies have been declared Where to Catch: Outside of Baggage Claim on the "Arrivals" Lower Level at the airport roadway where there is a taxi dispatcher to direct passengers to the specific cab. |
Washington Flyer Coach (Dulles Airport Shuttle Service) Washington Flyer Website: www.washfly.com/coach.html Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 5:45 am - 10:15 pm Saturday: 7:45 am - 10:15 pm Sunday: 7:45 am - 10:15 pm Exact Change Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Luggage OK?: YES* *Washington Flyer is a specifically designed service for airport travelers so luggage accomodate is very good. Frequency: GOOD* *Every 30 mins. x 7 days / week Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *Requires the use of METRO rail to reach the majority of the DC metropolitan area. Where to Catch: Tickets for the Washington Flyer Coach are available for purchase inside of Washington Dulles Airport on the "Arrivals" Upper Level at Door #4. The coach boards directly outside of Door #4 at the curb of the airport drive. |
Destination Guide Herndon-Monroe Park + Ride Lot Tysons-Westpark Transit Station Rosslyn Metro Station L'Efant Plaza Metro Station (Downtown DC) |
Fares $3 $3 $3 $3 |
Approx. Travel Time 7 mins. 20 mins. 34 mins. 47 mins. |
METRO Express Bus #5A (Dulles Airport Express) METRO PDF Route #5A Guide + Map: www.wmata.com/timetables/va/5a.pdf Direct Airport Service: YES Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 5:50 am - 11:40 pm Saturday: 6:30 am - 11:40 pm Sunday: 6:30 am - 11:40 pm Exact Change Required: YES* *Cash Fares require exact change, but SmarTrip cards are allowed Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: FAIR* *Every 40 mins. Weekdays Every 60 mins. Weekends Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *The METRO 5A Express Bus offers a Great Value by providing reliable service to/from Washington Dulles International Airport to Downtown Washington DC in under 50 minutes for only $3.00. Where to Catch: The Route 5A Metrobus boards on the "Arrivals" lower level roadway outside of baggage claim. Passengers should follow the signs to "Metro Route 5A". The actual bus stop is at location "2E" of the ground transportation curb. |
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