Washington Dulles International Airport
Shuttle Companies
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is an international airport in Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia, 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. Dulles is one of the three major airports in the larger Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area with more than 21 million passengers a year.
If you’re driving to the airport, type the Dulles Airport address into your mapping app or GPS device to get directions:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport Code: (IAD)
1 Saarinen Cir
Dulles, VA 20166
To locate Dulles Airport parking, click here.
Ground Transportation
If you’re looking for a ride to or from IAD Airport, we will help you find everything you need. There are many Dulles airport transportation options, such as Dulles Airport Shuttle, Rideshare, Taxi Service, Rental Cars, and Public Transportation.
To help you find the cheapest ride and book the best deal, we’ve listed all the information you need about every transportation option.
Dulles Airport Shuttle
There's a lot to see and do in Washington, D.C. If you're flying into or out of the nation's capital, you need a reliable airport shuttle service that gets you to your destination on time.
One of the cheapest and most convenient means of transport from Dulles International Airport are shared ride shuttles or vans. IAD Airport has multiple shuttle options; we found the best ones, and you can see their rates and locations below.
Super Shuttle Dulles is a very popular shuttle company that provides dependable transportation and is even cheaper than Uber from Dulles Airport. They offer you a shared ride, a non-stop ride, and black car services through ExecuCar.
You’re probably thinking about Super Shuttle prices or how to find your ride at the airport. Don’t worry, we can address all of your questions. Check the list below to see the best Super Shuttle IAD fares to some popular destinations in the area.
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Destination
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Shared Ride
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Non-Stop Ride
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Downtown Washington
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$33
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$63
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National Mall
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$33
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$63
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United States Capitol
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$33
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$63
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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$33
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$63
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Capitol Hill
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$33
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$63
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
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$33
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$63
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Georgetown
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$33
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$63
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Dupont Circle
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$33
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$63
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Fairfax
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$32
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$62
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
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$76
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$106
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How to find your Super Shuttle ride at IAD Airport?
Domestic Arrivals: Exit Door #6 and proceed to the boarding area on the middle Curb 2G.
International Arrivals: Exit Door #2 and proceed to the boarding area on the middle Curb 2B.
Uniformed Super Shuttle Curb representatives are on-site from 6 AM to 2 AM to assist you. After hours, call 727-299-2293 for further assistance.
You can also call Super Shuttle phone number 800-BLUE-VAN for additional information.
GO Airport Shuttle offers Dulles airport transportation to/from your home, office, hotel, or conference center in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas. Their airport shuttles from Dulles can take you to Washington D.C., Fairfax, Bethesda, Manassas, and more.
To help you compare the prices and find the cheapest ride from Dulles, we’ve listed the GO Airport Shuttle fares below.
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Destination
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Price
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Downtown Washington
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$92.95
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National Mall
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$92.95
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
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$72.95
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Fairfax
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$62.95
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Capitol Hill
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$102.95
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How to find your GO Shuttle ride at IAD Airport?
Once you have your luggage, go downstairs to the ground level. On the curb next to the building go to sections 1D and 1E. Look for the white van with a green GO.
You can reach this Dulles Airport Shuttle by calling 800-776-0323.
Hotel Shuttles/Dulles Airport hotels
Being the U.S. capital, Washington D.C. is home to impressive neoclassical monuments and buildings, as well as museums and performing arts venues. Therefore, there is a great number of hotels for visitors.
If you’re looking for hotels near Dulles airport with free shuttle, check our list below to find the best ones.
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Hotel
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Phone Number
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The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
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703-793-3366
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
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703-713-1234
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport
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703-435-9002
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Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
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703-478-2900
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Washington Dulles Airport Marriott
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703-471-9500
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Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
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703-471-8300
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Call a hotel of your choice if you have any questions or to check the availability of hotel shuttles.
Rideshare
App-based transportation options are very affordable and popular option these days. If you’re looking for an Uber from Dulles to D.C. or a Lyft from Dulles Airport, we have all the information you need.
To give you a glimpse of their prices, we’ve outlined the estimates from IAD to the following destinations:
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Destination
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Uber Pool
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UberX
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Lyft Shared
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Lyft
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Downtown Washington
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$38.79
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$42.50
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$35-42
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$42-49
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Dupont Circle
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$39.86
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$42.54
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$35-42
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$42-49
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Fairfax
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$25.91
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$27.27
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$24-28
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$24-28
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
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$41.93
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$48.66
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$42-49
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$50-60
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At Dulles Aiport, Uber and Lyft pick up passengers at the upper arrivals level. You can meet your driver curbside by walking up the ramp at any of the arrivals doors, numbered 1-7.
Taxi Service
You can easily find a taxi cab at IAD Airport. There is one taxi company that offers 24-hour service to and from the Airport - Washington Flyer Taxi Service. Other cab companies are prohibited from soliciting passengers on airport property.
To find a taxi at the airport, follow the signs for Ground Transportation or Taxi to the lower level of the Terminal, down the ramp to Door 2 or Door 6.
No reservations are necessary, but if you want to be sure you’ll have a ride as soon as you arrive, you can make a reservation by calling 703-572-8294.
You can check estimated taxi fares from Dulles if you click here.
Estimated fare from Dulles to Downtown Washington is $60-68.
Rental Cars
If you prefer to have the vehicle just for yourself but cannot drive your own, the best option is renting a car.
You can find all available rental companies at the list below. At IAD Airport, there are free shuttle buses which take customers from the Terminal to the rental lot.
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Rental Company
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Phone Number
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Advantage
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703-661-6503
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Alamo
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844-648-1605
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Avis
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800-331-1212
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Budget
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800-218-7992
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Dollar
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800-800-4000
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Enterprise
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844-648-1602
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Hertz
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800-654-3131
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National
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844-648-1604
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Thrifty
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800-541-7044
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If you made a reservation, check the following instructions on where to pick up your vehicle:
From the Terminal Baggage Claim Level, exit down the ramp to Door 2, 4 or 6. Rental car shuttle buses pick up at Curb 2C or Curb 2F. They are operated by each individual company. Look for the company's logo on the bus before boarding.
Public Transportation
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get reliable transportation. If you’re not in a hurry and are looking for the cheapest transfer, public transport is the choice for you.
Metro's Silver Line, the Silver Line Express Bus, provides a convenient connection between Dulles' Terminal and the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station. The trip takes about 15 minutes.
The one-way fare for adults is $5.00. Children younger than 2 years ride for free.
To find the bus stop at Dulles Airport, go to the Arrival Door 4, in the center of the Terminal Building.
You can find the Silver Line Express Bus schedule here.
Other transportation providers pick up passengers on the second curb after exiting down the ramp from Baggage Claim.
Fairfax Connector is a local bus with Route 981 and Route 983 operating at the IAD Airport.
Route 983 serves the museum and operates only during museum hours. Route 981 operates outside of museum hours. Both routes serve locations in Reston.
Regular fare is $2.00.
Metrobus’ Route 5A can take you to Rosslyn Station and L'Enfant Plaza in Washington.
Exact fare is required, and that is $7.50.
Virginia Breeze is an intercity bus service connecting Blacksburg, Virginia with Union Station in Washington, D.C. One of the stops is at Dulles International Airport.
Ticket prices range from $15-$50, depending on your selected trip.
If you’re not sure how to find some location at the airport, click here to see the Washington Dulles Airport map.
Washington Dulles International Airport, named after John Foster Dulles, who was Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953-1959. Dulles was built on 10,000 acres situated in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in Virginia, approximately 26 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. In 1999, an additional 1,000 acres were acquired. In 2005, an additional 830 acres were acquired. Current land area: 11,830 acres (approximately 5,00 0 acres are used for aircraft operations) Shuttlefare.com services IAD and over 50 other cities with Blue Van, Super Shuttle and airport shuttle reservations.
A Different Ride for Each Budget
Shared Shuttle
Shared Ride Shuttle service is the most economical way to and from the airport yet very convenient and efficient.
Private Cars/Limos/Vans
Book a private car, van or limo when you need direct, exclusive service to and from the airport.
