Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Downtown Washington, D.C. (Metro Center), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Metrorail Silver Line (WMATA) usually runs every 4-12 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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Washington Dulles International Airport

Washington, D.C., United States

Drop-off

Downtown Washington, D.C. (Metro Center)

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Fastest

Metrorail Silver Line (WMATA)

metro · 4-12m

Data

Nov 28

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Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Metrorail Silver Line (WMATA)
Headway: 4-12
Backup: Megabus – Dulles Airport to Washington Union Station · 1x dailym

Note

Direct Metrorail Silver Line trains run from Washington Dulles International Airport station to downtown Washington, D.C., serving major core stations such as Rosslyn, Farragut West, Metro Center and L’Enfant Plaza without a transfer. Trains generally operate from about 5:00 a.m. until midnight most days (later on Fridays and Saturdays), with peak headways around 4–6 minutes and off‑peak 8–12 minutes; late night trains may be less frequent.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Megabus – Dulles Airport to Washington Union Station
Mode: coach
Freq: 1x dailym
Note: Intercity coach service operates from Washington Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station near downtown, typically once per day. This is a limited-schedule service and advance booking is recommended; check current Megabus timetables as times can vary.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Metrorail Silver Line (WMATA)
Mode: metro
Freq: 4-12m
Note: Direct Metrorail Silver Line trains run from Washington Dulles International Airport station to downtown Washington, D.C., serving major core stations such as Rosslyn, Farragut West, Metro Center and L’Enfant Plaza without a transfer. Trains generally operate from about 5:00 a.m. until midnight most days (later on Fridays and Saturdays), with peak headways around 4–6 minutes and off‑peak 8–12 minutes; late night trains may be less frequent.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Downtown Washington, D.C. (Metro Center), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Metrorail Silver Line (WMATA) usually runs every 4-12 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.