Transfer to/from - Dulles airport - Washington D.C. (IAD)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

You can use Uber or Lyft services once you arrive at the airport. You will be able to meet your driver on the third curbside, on the lower level, outside the baggage claim hall, accessible through gates 2, 4 or 6, in zones 3A-3H.

Metro

Metrorail's Silver Line service (Tel +1 202 637 1328) connects the airport to Ashburn, Reston Town Center, Greensboro, East Falls Church, Clarendon, Rosslyn, Metro Center, L'Enfant Plaza, Federal Center, Eastern Market, Stadium-Armory, Capitol Heights and Downtown Largo stations. The airport station is located adjacent to Garage 1, across from the terminal's baggage claim area, and connects to the terminal via an underground pedestrian tunnel.

Hours: Monday to Thursday from 5:00 am to 0:00 am, Friday from 5:00 am to 1:00 am, Saturday from 7:00 am to 1:00 am, Sunday from 7:00 am to 0:00 am.

Frequency: every 10 minutes during rush hours, every 12 minutes during midday, afternoon and weekends, and every 15 minutes during night hours.

Fare: Prices for tickets are calculated according to the number of stops and vary according to the time of day. Peak hours: USD2.25-6.00 per trip. Off-peak hours: USD1.85-3.85. Riders can check the trip planner to calculate the exact fare and determine the best route to travel to their destination.

Methods of payment: Riders must pay via a rechargeable SmartTrip card, which can be purchased with cash or credit card at any Metrorail station or in advance through the company's website. It can also be paid via the SmartTrip app. Two children under 5 years of age can ride free with a paying passenger.

Bus

Fairfax Connector services (Tel +1 703 339 7200) pick up passengers at stop 2E. Line 952 travels to Reston, with stops at Herndon, Reston Town Center and Wiehle-Reston East Metro stations. Departures Monday through Friday between 6:20 am and 11:00 pm and weekends from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. On the other hand, route 983 travels to the Innovation Center Metro Station and Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum, with weekday departures from 6:35 am to 6:35 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 8:05 am to 6:05 pm. The fare for these services is USD2.25.

Virginia Breeze Bus Lines (Tel +1 800 827 3490) connects Union Station, in Washington DC, with Blacksburg via the airport, Front Royal, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Lexington and Christiansburg. Also offers transfers to Gainesville, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Altavista, Danville, Salem and Bristol. Departures from stop 2A.

Megabus connects the airport to Charlottesville and Union Station (USD15.00-19.00).

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Rent a Car

Taxi

The official operator is Washington Flyer Taxi (Tel +1 703 572 8294). If you wish to board a cab other than this company, you must arrange in advance directly with the operator to be picked up at Dulles.

Location: Follow the "Ground Transportation" or "Taxi" signs to the lower level of the terminal, down the ramp to gates 2 or 6. A customer service representative is available 24 hours a day. Advance reservations are not required.

Fares: The estimated fare to Richmond is USD287.00 and USD65.00-73.00 to Washington DC. The value will depend on the area and time of day. The same applies to travel time, which can range from 30 to 60 minutes. In addition, extra charges such as excess baggage, airport tax, weather conditions such as snow, tolls or additional passengers may be included.

Payment method: Cash or credit card (American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover).

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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