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Bus from Washington DC to Dulles: Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from Washington DC to Dulles. Traveling by bus from Washington DC to Dulles usually takes around one hour and 5 minutes, but the fastest Megabus bus can make the trip in 45 minutes.

Distance
22 mi (35 km)
Shortest duration
45m
Cheapest price
$22.74
Trips per day
3
Most frequent service
Megabus
Bus lines
1

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Price trends for buses from Washington DC to Dulles

Average bus ticket prices from Washington DC to Dulles by travel date

$30$20$10AugSep

Prices as travel date approaches

$25$20$15$10$501020

What bus companies travel from Washington to Dulles?

There are multiple buses that travel from Washington to Dulles, including Megabus. Here is what you should know about the 1 most popular bus lines:

BUSDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Megabus31h 5m$22.74
  • Book Megabus from Washington, DC to Dulles from $22.74. There are 3 trips per day offered by Megabus from Washington DC to Dulles and you can expect on average to pay $22.74 for a Megabus ticket to Dulles. In Washington, DC, Megabus departs to Dulles from Union Station. In Dulles, Megabus arrives at Dulles International Airport.

    An average trip on Megabus from Washington, DC to Dulles takes 1 hours and 5 minutes, while the fastest available Megabus trip will get you to Dulles in 0 hours and 45 minutes.

    On weekends, Megabus offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $22.74 for a weekend trip to Dulles.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Washington to Dulles

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Washington DC to Dulles every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Washington DC to Dulles without transferring.

TRIPS PER DAY

3

DIRECT TRIPS

3

The bus takes an average of one hour and 5 minutes to cover the 22 miles from Washington DC to Dulles. However, the fastest bus only takes 45 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

DISTANCE (MI)

22

DISTANCE (KM)

35

The first bus leaves at 9:35am and the last bus leaves at 1:15pm. To see the times for all buses from Washington DC to Dulles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

EARLIEST BUS

9:35am

LATEST BUS

1:15pm

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Dulles at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.

MOST CROWDED

Sunday

LEAST CROWDED

Tuesday

City Information

Washington, DC

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Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.

D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.

Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transportation hub with three nearby airports and several bus and train stations.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Washington?

Main departure station: Union Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Washington, DC.

All bus stations in Washington:

  • Union Station

Where does the bus arrive in Dulles?

Main arrival station: Dulles International Airport

All buses from Washington DC arrive at one main station in Dulles.

All bus stations in Dulles:

  • Dulles International Airport

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