DC to Dulles
Feb 24, 2008 | 8:23 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: UA 2.5MM; HH Diamond; Hyatt Platinum; MR Gold
Posts: 1,361
If you want fast, you're probably going to need to take a cab. Expect the one-way fare to be about $60. If you're traveling on a weekday, one other option is the 5A Metrobus, which leaves 7th & D Sts, SW at 4:50 am, or Rosslyn at 5:02 am, arriving at IAD at 5:42 am. The fare's $3.10. This won't work on the weekend because the first bus isn't until 40 minutes later. I suppose you could also take SuperShuttle, but they may want to pick you up as early as 4:00 am depending on how many stops they'll make after you. Metro to West Falls Church to the Washington Flyer Bus won't work as it wouldn't get you to WFC before 5:50 am, and the first Flyer Bus doesn't depart WFC for Dulles until 6:15 am, arriving 6:40 am.
Feb 25, 2008 | 9:14 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: IAD, DCA
Programs: UA-Plat, Marriott-Plat, AAI, AAII
Posts: 3,758
5:42AM should be OK for a 7AM weekday flight, particularly if you have status (premium security line) and it's not Monday.
Feb 27, 2008 | 8:36 am
#7
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: UA 2.5MM; HH Diamond; Hyatt Platinum; MR Gold
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Mar 4, 2008 | 2:50 am
#9
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: United 1K, Delta DM 1MM, Marriott Gold, IHG Diamond, Hertz PC, Europcar Elite VIP, Accor Gold
Posts: 145
The quickest way at that time of day is a car service. Try Red Top (703) 934-4444 or Abe's (202) 518-0333.
gvdIAD's suggestion for the 5A is a good one during the week for a 7 am flight. It is very reliable. Schedules and operation times for trains and metro are here: http://www.wmata.com/
gvdIAD's suggestion for the 5A is a good one during the week for a 7 am flight. It is very reliable. Schedules and operation times for trains and metro are here: http://www.wmata.com/
May 15, 2008 | 11:55 am
#13
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Arlington, VA
Programs: HH Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 252
Last time I took it, I believe it was $8 or $9 one-way and went from IAD to West Falls Church. It knocks about $20 off the total cab fare if you go that route.