How to Ride METRO from Dulles Airport to Washington DC

The Metro Silver Line extension is OPEN! Watch this video to learn how to ride between Dulles International Airport and Washington, DC. Plus we'll cover important logistics like price, operating hours, and how long the ride takes.
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~Video Chapters~
0:00 How to ride Metro from Dulles Airport to Washington DC
2:23 Hello!
2:50 Dulles Airport Metro fares
3:48 Dulles Metro travel times
4:29 Dulles Metro hours of operation
7:26 Using Dulles Metro with luggage

[@theaveragejoe5781]

Can't wait to take the ride. I hope they transform one of the many car lanes to an express train lane to get to the city center faster.

[@ThecrazyJH96]

That would be awesome

[@Steve-tj9on]

That would be cool.

[@soniaalvarado5372]

Your videos are essential for any first or second time visitors to DC. I learned so much that was very helpful before my trip last month (October 2022). There was no metro open yet from Dulles to the city and we took a taxi which was about $100. The metro is definitely worth it if you arrive within the service hours.

[@TripHacksDC]

It's a big money saver especially for solo travelers or small groups.

[@tommc4916]

I commuted between Atlanta and Dulles weekly for two years when I was working on an IT project. How useful this would have been!

[@TripHacksDC]

It's a big upgrade for sure

[@TheMeganDaily]

This is so very useful. Really nice to be walked through the process!

[@TripHacksDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rohrbach17]

As someone who lives in the suburbs of DC, let me just say that it’s very nice to see a tour guide with a KZbin channel providing very useful information about the area and how to get around. I’ll be sure to pass this video along to friends and extended family

[@TripHacksDC]

Thank you!

[@teelovingandlivinglife839]

I will be using metro from IAD to DCA .Thanks for the wisdom

[@kathleent5323]

You do a great job explaining and answering all the questions I had about transportation to and from Dulles to downtown. I've never been to DC before, and I am taking my niece and nephew for a weekend. I will look for more of your videos now. Thank you!

[@TripHacksDC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eduardoargenton7047]

Thank you so much! I have a 6 hours gap between a connecting flight at IAD, and your video is so helpful as a step by step guide to go to DC with the Silver Line!

[@janiephair1516]

Looking forward to having this convenient access to the Metro!

[@bdtransit]

Many years later of planning and it's here! Super stoked to check this out next week sometime!

[@TripHacksDC]

Enjoy!

[@gravydog88]

Thanks for this! I will be coming back from FLA on Black Friday, and i want my brother to pick me up from anywhere BUT Dulles. Just one stop to Loudoun Gateway SubWay Stop.Easier on him and me. You Rock Dude!

[@jugatsu23nichi]

Thanks Rob!! I was really excited for this video! This is a gamechanger, I absolutely hate driving to Dulles!

[@TripHacksDC]

Absolutely

[@mrgillz3056]

First train last train info was crucial Thanks!

[@TripHacksDC]

Yes it is!

[@crystalpittman2173]

img thank you so much for this wonderful detailed video. im coming from Ethiopia and this will be my first time not having a car ride from airport. this silver line station is so great to have!

[@TripHacksDC]

Enjoy your trip!

[@gymnast1284]

This is an extremely helpful video. Thank you so much Rob!!

[@TripHacksDC]

You're welcome!

[@sanchezryno]

we are heading over at the end of December, 28-30. We are excited to visit and your videos are so helpful.

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun!

[@selindenizcebi9952]

This video is really very helpful because in the end of the September I’m gonna be in Washington DC. From Istanbul with love.🇹🇷💋❤️

[@GretaYLSz]

Thank you so much for making this video. I am going to DC in 2 weeks. The content is very helpful to me.

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun!

[@erikboing1624]

Thanks a lot. Next week I am going to Washington. Your information is the best I could find. Thanks again

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun!

[@gu9838]

nice! i plan to visit dc again soon soo cool they have 5 new stations!

[@huckberry63]

Thank you. Great job with details.

[@Lannz31]

Hi! These videos are helpful as I am trying to plan our family trip to DC. I’m curious as to how families with special needs members maneuver through all of this. I welcome all tips and stories🙏🏽🤗

[@sandserpenthiss]

I love your channel! You have the greatest tips!

[@TripHacksDC]

Thank you!

[@rl6282]

Perfect timing! I'm flying out of Dulles next week.

[@TripHacksDC]

Have a good trip!

[@rl6282]

@@TripHacksDC Thanks!

[@kckgirl78]

Very good to see how the system has expanded over the past (30) years. I still hope to get back to DC one day. Thanks for sharing! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@TripHacksDC]

No problem 😎

[@atmospherechanger]

Will be taking our first trip to DC in Sept. Grateful for this video. I’m going to check out your others as we head down towards Union Station.

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun!

[@linas2727]

Thanks for your video very clear explanation im planning to visit Washington DC from Au and I don’t know much about the city .

[@brianbeltran7337]

Very great video! Planning my first tryp to DC. Probably arriving at IAD! But thank you so much!!

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun!

[@capnvegetable]

I’m told you can also take the shuttle from Garage 1 (right next to the station) to the terminal. Might be helpful for folks with disabilities or a lot of luggage.

[@TripHacksDC]

Yeah. Might take longer than 5 minutes depending how long you have to wait but could help in some scenarios

[@Adriennnnnn]

Thanks mate. My dream journey to US starts on november and you rock!!!

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun!

[@elenaparedes282]

I live in DC and wanted to know how easy it'd be to take the metro into Dulles. Thanks for the info, very useful!

[@amandanadin5820]

Flying into Dulles from the UK in February so great news the station has opened. Would love a video on how to get to the Udvar Hazy Centre as that’s on our itinerary. Thanks for the videos.

[@TripHacksDC]

Enjoy your trip!

[@fatimamahmudusa]

Thanks for great video. Have loved in DMV since 2005 and agree with this video.

[@TripHacksDC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stankydummy5846]

Thank you! Flying out of dc and back in soon. First time traveling in a bit

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun!

[@andresventura182]

Nice and comprehensive! Greetings from Argentina.

[@andresventura182]

Planning a trip to a Festival in DC.

[@__HumanNature__]

Very helpful video, many thanks 😊

[@TripHacksDC]

You're welcome 😊

[@ArtemYakovlev]

Amazing info!

[@jwillisbarrie]

Was in Washington in the past. Happy to know Metro can be taken from airport

[@TripHacksDC]

It's a welcome addition.

[@Arun.Reddy90]

Great work and thanks. Could you please make video on shoping places in DC, like street shoping for choxolat3s and cloths like stuff..

[@Stache987]

Regan national was so convenient when I was the military 40 years ago, then the amendment was passed limiting the flight coverage area from Regan, our cable TV in the barracks was fed from satellite and the picture would mess up when a plane went by in its pattern.

[@hananordstrom4747]

I love your videos, have been watching so many of them for our upcoming trip. Do you know if the 1 day pass or 3 day pass (WMATA) covers the ride from Dulles Airport to Washington, DC? Thank you.

[@leah2809]

as someone who lives in dc, any smartrip card, pass or regular, should let you in and out any station you choose to go to as long as you can pay for it. since a pass is prepaid, i don't see why you'd have a problem. i do recommend opting for a regular smartrip card over a pass though, since you can add and remove money from it any time through the app.

[@YourFavoriteBorderHopper32]

This Is the airport I always go to so this will come in handy

[@TripHacksDC]

Nice

[@beatrizsaccani104]

So clear! 👏

[@TripHacksDC]

Thanks!

[@sofiav2390]

Hi! I will be traveling to D.C in May, I just realized my trip falls on Memorial Weekend, are the fare prices different during Holidays? I am enjoying all your videos. Thanks for making them!

[@leah2809]

as someone who lives in dc, the fares do change depending on the day & time you ride + how far you go, but as far as i'm aware aren't changed for holidays.

[@charlesjohnson9249]

Currently planning a trip to DC and your video is fantastic help!! Thank you so much!!

[@TripHacksDC]

You're welcome!

[@okeesmokee6658]

Very helpful - we have directs to DCA, BWI, and IAD. Nice to have the Metro all the way to IAD now - don't think it will ever go to BWI, but there is a link bus.

[@bettifly22]

You can however take the Amtrak train from BWI to Union Station in DC, go down one set of escalators to the Union Station metro stop.

[@okeesmokee6658]

@@bettifly22 agree, but you first have to take a bus to get to the train station. I have done this several times, the bus isn't too bad, but it is another transfer.

[@bettifly22]

@@okeesmokee6658oh, I didn’t realize - thought it was at a BWI terminal. What a pain!

[@okeesmokee6658]

@@bettifly22 the light rail comes directly into the terminal - that takes you to Baltimore. The bus to the Marc and Amtrak trains is okay - just another transfer.

[@ShaneFilewood]

Vocal fry is real with this cat.

[@edwardjones4870]

This is a very helpful video, but it should be made clear that passengers arriving on international flights (see exception below) must clear passport control and claim baggage at international arrivals, not in the main baggage claim area. This does not apply to passengers arriving from countries with pre-clearance. I believe only Canada and Ireland have the latter.

[@willgibson9718]

I am at Washington DC I went Steven Házy air and space museum near Dulles airport

[@caglaozturk6900]

Hi! it’s a very beneficial video for me, thank you for that. I’ll go to the Union train station from Dulles Airport tomorrow. Is there anyone to know how can i go to Union Station with the metro?

[@JeanClaudeCOCO]

Can’t wait to utilize this service for someone who had to folk out 70-100 dollars to Uber during peak hours. I live along metro and this will save me so much money.

[@TripHacksDC]

Awesome!

[@dalbirsingh1416]

Just wondering if you need to tap the smartrip card when transferring from Dulles metro at Rosslyn station to silver line? also, do you need to tap out everytime you leave the metro?

[@user-vy3uu3sg9z]

Needing advice, please!!! We will be visiting in August with our kids, who are 8 and 5. My husband visited years ago, but it will be mine and the kids first time. Since we will have luggage for four, is the Metro a good idea, or would a shuttle/ car service be bette??

[@ronaldtukashaba8407]

I am planning to visit DC, with metro from Dulles

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun

[@juannieto8807]

Great video👏🏽… Is there lockers/ storage at Dulles for luggage? I have an 7hr layover there. Just want to take the metro to the White House, take a pic & comeback. Of course without my luggage.

[@kalston333]

Arriving at IAD on international flight, what's the best connecting to go to BWI?

[@trisgilmour]

I live in DC and haven’t taken a ride to there yet

[@willgibson9718]

I am at Dulles airport

[@Timtok1966]

How I can utilize the metro when I travel from Cary, NC to Dulles airport

[@Oskytar]

Esteré allí el mes próximo

[@sams3015]

Hi Rob, I remember you from Wolters World. My dad surprised me with a F&S mini road trip in the states next month leaving and returning to DC with our last days being in DC. We have to return the car to airport, is the Metro easily accessed from car rental area or will it require going into airport etc, to get back into the city?

[@TripHacksDC]

Check with the rental car company to see if their shuttle stops at Metro but likely you will have to walk though the tunnel to the airport pickup and get the rental car shuttle there.

[@GSU_Panther_Nation]

If you have a lot of baggage, then Uber or Lyft might become the better option to get to and from the airport

[@oscarmendoza_nfa1968]

Is there any metro station to go to the aerospace museum?

[@Dr.ZoidbergPhD]

Hi Rob! I have a 4.5hr layover in 2 weeks. Would you recommend going into DC to grab a quick glimpse of any monuments or recommend staying near the airport (air space museum/shopping)?

[@TripHacksDC]

No. 4.5 hours is not enough time.

[@TripHacksDC]

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[@Sponge_Bobby2024]

Planning to take Metro to IAD to catch my flight to El Salvador

[@TripHacksDC]

Enjoy your trip!

[@krastycz1810]

I'm going to Potomac Maryland to visit my cousin, could this be a good option? What is the closest stop to Potomac Maryland? I'm travelling from Europe and it seems that the taxi and uber fees are very high! TIA.

[@nethaniahsvirtualvoyage6639]

Hi, if I am traveling with family of 5 , is it still worth traveling in metro?

[@fabvoyages]

never been to Washington DC yet

[@papagen00]

Can I also take metro from Reagan Airport?

[@jimgreene4923]

You should include the senior metro card for seniors 65+.

[@samtrak1204]

The exhausting never-ending walk from Metro station through the dreary corridors to airport terminal is the worst airport connection I've ever encountered. What a waste of taxpayer money when a direct underground interchange would have been so much more customer friendly. I'll stick to convenient DCA which is less than 20 minutes from my home in Dupont Circle by Uber, Metro or Lyft. THANKS for informative video.✌

[@amadaperez4957]

How would I get to forks from IAD airport

[@ashantedula5696]

An hour to le fant plaza geez I wonder how long from Largo

[@amadaperez4957]

Hello

[@emeraldkimble7602]

It’s three dollars on senior disabled fare card pkseSe mention

[@elmehdiboumlic6565]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-fn9cs4dv8r]

very helpful!

[@DilekRedzep]

Can J buy metro card with bank cards visa or master cards?

[@markreinstein422]

How about doing a video for people in wheelchairs who want to use the Metro from Dulles to Downtown DC.

[@aaronutley]

"Paging Mr. Herman. Mr. Herman, you have a telephone call at the front desk."

[@congaG]

Is there elevators my wife can't take moving stairs

[@Cenlalowell]

Herndon to DC using metro

[@kayperkayful]

We will be camping at Fairfax Lake for 2 weeks and would like to use the train to get around. We also want to take the train to NYC, is that doable for a day trip?

[@TripHacksDC]

I don't recommend day trips to NYC kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGOxZmR5pZyZsLM

[@kayperkayful]

Thank you for the reply…do you have any recommendations for lodging fir one night in NYC?

[@TripHacksDC]

I am not an expert on NYC but speaking personally if I only had one night in NYC I would pick a hotel relatively close to Penn Station so that you don't waste time traveling to and from the station to leave and arrive. For a visit so short you want to maximize time as best as possible.

[@TripHacksDC]

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[@Marylandbrony]

It's actually better to go to the innovation center and take a 15 mintue bus ride to the Air and Space Museum in Northern Virginia than go through Dulles. Also MARC/VRE should stop at Dulles.

[@eugeniasalmon8182]

Those it have handicap access?

[@TripHacksDC]

Yes. There are elevators.

[@frednich9603]

I just looked up how long it would take to get from the Closest Metro station to the Udvar-Hazy Center. 4.9 miles by foot and an hour and a half. Wow, that's disappointing. There is a bus that connects the Innovation Center Metrorail Station to the Annex in a 15 minute drive, so that's a little better, but it looks like dream of a metro station ride to the annex is dead.

[@TripHacksDC]

Yeah it's marginally more convenient but still a hike.

[@lepetitchat123]

Good to know it only costs 2 dollars on weekends lol

[@haz1101]

Bye bye overpriced taxis. Now I can take Metro now!!!

[@doujinflip]

You weren't taking the Washington Flyer bus that for $5 went nonstop between Dulles departures level and Wiehle-Reston East (the previous Silver Line terminus)?

[@Steve-tj9on]

I normally take the Green or Orange lines... tomorrow I'm just going to say ..F it ..and ride that Silver Line out to Ashburn . Sunday when I was finished shopping at Eastern Mkt in SE we got on Eastern Market station after seeing 2 Blue Line and 1 Silver Line cars come finally an Orange line came ( mind you I had bags and a knapsack full of groceries)we got on the train only to have a voice come over the intercom telling us along to get off and wait for the next train to New Carrollton 😂

[@Pechocho.]

Is the entire route underground?

[@TripHacksDC]

It is above ground until you get to Ballston.

[@eugeniasalmon8182]

Those it have handicap access?