How to Get to the Dulles International Airport Without a Car

There are three major airports that fly into the Washington, DC metro area – Reagan National Airport, Baltimore-Washington International Airport, and Dulles Airport. Reagan National is the only airport that is directly accessible by the DC Metrorail. The other two airports require a little more work if you want to catch your flight on time, and depending on how much you want to spend, there are many options for getting to the airport. In this article, you will learn how to get to Dulles International Airport if you don’t have a car.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. ***Inexpensive Option***
   Take the 5A bus route, which has stops at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro and Rosslyn Metro (both Orange/Blue line). The 5A bus is an express route to Dulles Airport, but it can take from 45 minutes to over an hour from the Rosslyn Metro station, depending on traffic. The bus schedule can be found on the DC Metro website – www.wmata.com. The cost of travel is the cost of Metrobus fare.

2. ***Moderate Option***
   Take the DC Metrorail to the West Falls Church Metro (Orange Line) and once you exit, follow the signs to catch the Washington Flyer Coach which takes you directly to the Main Terminal at Dulles Airport. Buses depart every 30 minutes. The advantage is that there is a schedule of departure times available online if you visit http://www.washfly.com/flyer_bus_schedule.htm. Tickets can be purchased on the bus and the cost is $10 one-way or $18 roundtrip.

3. ***Expensive Option***
   If public transportation doesn’t appeal to you, you can also schedule for Super Shuttle to pick you up from your location and drop you off at the airport. The advantage is that Super Shuttle can work with your schedule and departure time. The cost can vary depending on how many passengers in your party, but it can be priced anywhere between $30-100. Call or check the Super Shuttle website to determine the exact cost.

Resources

• Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority
• Washington Flyer Coach
• Super Shuttle

[johnrapp]

on 5/31/2009 this is a seriously deep niche, great idea! 5 stars!

[hdubs]

on 5/22/2009 Great article. I grew up in Northern VA and Dulless is not the easiest airport to access!

[Mitestarossa]

on 5/17/2009 Good advice to get to the airport.