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Silver Line train to Metro CenterorKiwitaxi transfer from Dulles to Washington?

The short answer

For one traveler the Silver Line train to Metro Center is cheaper by US$155.25. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Kiwitaxi transfer from Dulles to Washington is quicker: 40 min against 49 min. The Silver Line train to Metro Center varies between 49 and 50 minutes.

Silver Line train to Metro Center: 05:00–23:15. Kiwitaxi transfer from Dulles to Washington: hours not recorded.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in USD. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersSilver Line train to Metro CenterKiwitaxi transfer from Dulles to WashingtonDifference
1US$6.75US$162US$155.25
2US$13.50US$162US$148.50
3US$20.25US$162US$141.75
4US$27US$162US$135
5US$33.75US$324US$290.25
6US$40.50US$324US$283.50
7US$47.25US$324US$276.75
8US$54US$324US$270

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
Silver · WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority)Silver Line train to Metro Center
From
Washington Dulles International Airport station, through the walkway from the Main Terminal
To
Metro Center station downtown, where the Red, Blue, Orange and Silver Lines meet
Runs
05:00–23:15
Journey
49–50 min

Board a train towards Largo or New Carrollton; both stop at Metro Center.

Tap out with the same card or phone you tapped in with. Weekend track work sometimes stretches the wait to 24 minutes.

Silver Line train to Metro Center: price for every party size

How to pay for Metro

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