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Dulles Airport to Downtown DC (Metro Center) by public transit

Silver Line direct to downtown.

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The fastest public transit trip from Dulles Airport to Downtown DC (Metro Center) takes about 68 minutes on a weekday morning: Silver Line.

Route options

RouteTimeTransfersWalking
Silver Line (Fastest, Cheapest)68 min00.8 mi

Step by step (fastest route)

  1. Walk about 14 minutes to Washington Dulles International Airport.
  2. Take the Silver Line toward Largo from Washington Dulles International Airport to Metro Center (about 50 minutes, 17 stops).
  3. Walk about 4 minutes to Downtown DC (Metro Center).

Computed from published schedules for a weekday at 10 a.m. and updated daily. Times change with the time of day, weekends and service changes: use the live planner for your trip.

Fare

The Silver Line costs $6.75 to Metro Center on weekdays before 9:30 p.m. See the Dulles guide.

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Common questions

How long does it take from Dulles Airport to Downtown DC (Metro Center) by public transit?

About 68 minutes on a weekday morning by Silver Line, including walking and waiting for connections.