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3 ways to Union Station

For Washington generally we recommend the Silver Line train to Metro Center; for Union Station the answer changes.

Recommended

The cheapest way in. The Welcome Pickups transfer from Dulles to Washington is 14 minutes quicker for US$120.25 more, which is not worth it at this party size.

Silver and Red Line trains to Union Station

SilverRed · WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority)
54–55 min rideEvery 10 min05:00–23:06
Washington Dulles International Airport stationUnion Station
1 change
US$6.75total for 1 adultUS$6.75 eachBuy ticketOn WMATA
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Washington Dulles International Airport station, through the walkway from the Main Terminal

One fare for both trains: $6.75 on weekdays from 05:00 to 21:30; $2.25 to $2.50 after 21:30 and all weekend. Tap a contactless bank card or phone at the faregates going in and out, or a SmarTrip card; each rider aged 5 and over needs their own. Up to two children aged 4 and under ride free with each paying adult.

Hours. From 06:09 on Saturdays and Sundays, and later on Friday and Saturday nights. Red Line trains leave Metro Center every 5 or 6 minutes.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Pre-booked

Welcome Pickups transfer from Dulles to Washington

Driver meets you in arrivals
40 min rideTraffic dependentRuns all night
Driver meets you outside the arrivals hall exit doors with a name boardAny address in Washington
Non-stop24-hour servicePer vehiclePre-book
€110total for 1 adult€110 each · about US$127 in allBook transferPartner link · through Welcome Pickups
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you outside the arrivals hall exit doors with a name board

Charged in euros: €110 for the sedan, €154 for the minivan, €380 for the minibus. Converted at the European Central Bank's reference rate of 15 September 2026 only to compare it with the local fares; your card's rate will differ a little.

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

Pre-booked

Kiwitaxi transfer from Dulles to Washington

Driver meets you in arrivals
40 min rideTraffic dependent
Driver meets you at the arrivals exit with a name boardAny address in Washington
Non-stopPer vehiclePre-book
US$162total for 1 adultUS$162 eachBook transferPartner link · through Kiwitaxi
Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. Driver meets you at the arrivals exit with a name board

Price for every party size · Fare source (partner link)

Take the Silver Line to Metro Center and change to a Red Line train towards Glenmont, three stops more: about 55 minutes for $6.75 on weekdays, $2.25 to $2.50 evenings and weekends.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Dulles International Airport into Washington

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Already at the right station.

Washington's railway station on Capitol Hill, for Amtrak and MARC trains, a few blocks north of the Capitol.

Washington Dulles International Airport
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Washington Dulles International Airport station
Silver and Red Line trains to Union Station · 54–55 min
Union Station

Silver and Red Line trains to Union Station serves Union Station. Silver Line train to Metro Center does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Silver and Red Line trains to Union Station runs 05:00–23:06. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer from Dulles to Washington is what remains. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Union Station

01

Find the airport station

Washington Dulles International Airport station. Follow the signs from arrivals.

02

Choose Silver and Red Line trains to Union Station

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

03

Arrive at Union Station

54–55 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Silver Line train to Metro Center stop at Union Station?

No. It runs to Metro Center station downtown.

What if my flight arrives late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Silver and Red Line trains to Union Station runs 05:00–23:06. Outside those hours, the Welcome Pickups transfer from Dulles to Washington is what remains.

How far is Union Station from the centre?

Washington's railway station on Capitol Hill, for Amtrak and MARC trains, a few blocks north of the Capitol.

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