Getting from Dulles Airport into the city

• The Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 26 miles and 30 minutes (non-rush hour) from downtown Washington, DC.

• You can get to Washington DC by bus, taxi or car.

• There is no subway or train from Dulles to Washington, DC.
  

There are a few options. One is to pay $9 one way and take the Washington Flyer, which drops you off at the West Falls Church Metro. From here, you can get into Washington, DC via the Orange Line in the direction of New Carrollton. To get to Dupont Circle, you'd need to transfer at Metro Center and take the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove.
Other airport options are posted here.

The Washington, DC Metro website (wmata.com) lists some tips to getting into the city from Reagan National, BWI (Baltimore-Washington International airport) and Dulles International using the metro (click here for metro tips). Travelers can also use the Metro Bus 5A to travel to Foggy Bottom from Dulles Airport, which is only $3.

Another option is to take SuperShuttle, which costs about $12 one way, and each additional passenger pays $8. You do have to call in advance and make a reservation (800-BLUE VAN (258-3826) or (202) 296-6662).

(photo courtesy of washingtondc.org)