Driving To Dulles: A Quick Guide To The Airport

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Driving to Dulles Airport is a straightforward process. The Dulles Access Highway is restricted to airport use only, so you can follow signs to the airport from exit 45A on I-95, or exit 67 on I-66. You can also take the Silver Line Express Bus from Wiehle-Reston East to Dulles Airport, or the Virginia Breeze bus service from Curb 2A at Dulles Airport to Union Station.

Characteristics Values
Starting point I-81
Direction North
Next step I-66 East
Exit 53 (Rt. 28 North)
Follow Route 28 to the airport
Alternative starting point I-66
Direction West
Exit 67 (VA-267 W - Dulles Airport/I-495 N/Baltimore)
Follow Signs to the airport
Distance Approximately 16 miles from exit 67
Alternative starting point I-95
Direction North
Exit 170B (I 495 North - "Capital Beltway" in the direction of Tysons Corner)
Follow To exit 45

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Getting to Dulles Airport from I-81

If you're driving to Dulles Airport from I-81, you'll first need to go north on I-81 to I-66 East. Take exit 53 (Rt. 28 North) and follow Route 28 to the airport. The Dulles Access Highway is restricted to airport use only, so make sure you don't accidentally turn off onto that.

If you're using a GPS device, simply entering "Dulles Airport" should get you there. If, for some reason, that doesn't work, you can use the airport's physical street address.

If you're travelling during weekday rush hours, be aware that VDOT will charge tolls for single-occupancy vehicles on I-66 inside the Capital Beltway. You can review the rules on 66expresslanes.org.

If you're coming from the south, you'll need to go north on I-95 to exit 170B (I 495 North - "Capital Beltway" in the direction of Tysons Corner) to exit 45. Follow the signs to the airport, which is approximately 13 miles from exit 45A.

If you're coming from the north, go west on I-66 to exit 67 (VA-267 W - Dulles Airport/I-495 N/Baltimore). Follow the signs to the airport, which is about 16 miles from exit 67.

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Getting to Dulles Airport from I-66

To get to Dulles Airport from I-66, you can follow these directions:

Go north on I-81 to I-66 East. Follow I-66 East to exit 53 (Rt. 28 North). Follow Route 28 to the airport. The Dulles Access Highway is restricted to airport use only, so make sure to follow the signs carefully.

Alternatively, you can go west on I-66 to exit 67 (VA-267 W - Dulles Airport/I-495 N/Baltimore). Follow the signs to the airport, which is approximately 16 miles from exit 67.

If you are coming from the south, you can go south on I-95 to exit 27 (I 495 West - "Capital Beltway") to exit 45A. Follow the signs to the airport, approximately 13 miles from exit 45A.

Please note that VDOT charges tolls during weekday rush hours for single-occupancy vehicles travelling along I-66 inside the Capital Beltway. Review the rules carefully on 66expresslanes.org before your trip.

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Getting to Dulles Airport from I-95

To get to Dulles Airport from I-95, you can go south on I-95 to exit 27 (I 495 West - "Capital Beltway") to exit 45A. Follow signs to the airport, approximately 13 miles from exit 45A. Alternatively, you can go north on I-95 to exit 170B (I 495 North - "Capital Beltway" in the direction of Tysons Corner) to exit 45.

Another option is to go north on I-81 to I-66 East. Follow I-66 East to exit 53 (Rt. 28 North). Follow Route 28 to the airport. You can also go west on I-66 to exit 67 (VA-267 W - Dulles Airport/I-495 N/Baltimore). Follow signs to the airport, approximately 16 miles from exit 67.

VDOT will charge tolls during weekday rush-hours for single-occupancy vehicles travelling along I-66 inside the Capital Beltway.

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Getting to Dulles Airport from I-495

If you're driving to Dulles Airport from I-495, here's what you need to do:

First, make sure you're on the I-495 North - "Capital Beltway". Then, take exit 45A. From there, follow the signs to the airport – it's about 13 miles from exit 45A.

Alternatively, you can go west on I-66 to exit 67 (VA-267 W - Dulles Airport/I-495 N/Baltimore). Follow the signs to the airport, which is approximately 16 miles from exit 67.

If you're coming from the north on I-81, take I-66 East to exit 53 (Rt. 28 North). Then, follow Route 28 to the airport.

Please note that the Dulles Access Highway is restricted to airport use only, and VDOT charges tolls during weekday rush hours for single-occupancy vehicles travelling along I-66 inside the Capital Beltway.

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Getting to Dulles Airport from VA-267

To get to Dulles Airport from VA-267, you can either drive yourself, take a taxi or rideshare service, or take a bus.

If you're driving yourself, you can go west on I-66 to exit 67 (VA-267 W - Dulles Airport/I-495 N/Baltimore). Follow the signs to the airport, which is approximately 16 miles from exit 67. Alternatively, you can go north on I-95 to exit 170B (I 495 North - "Capital Beltway" in the direction of Tysons Corner) to exit 45. The Dulles Access Highway is restricted to airport use only.

If you're taking a taxi or rideshare service, you can use Uber or Lyft. These services will take you directly to the airport.

If you're taking a bus, you can take the Silver Line Express Bus from Wiehle-Reston East to Dulles Airport. The bus fare is $5 each way, and children under 2 years old ride for free. You can also take the Virginia Breeze bus, which is operated by Megabus. This bus will pick you up at Curb 2A at Dulles Airport and take you to the Bus Deck at Union Station, with one stop in Arlington. The bus ride takes either 45 minutes or 1 hour and 10 minutes, and tickets start at $15.

Frequently asked questions

Go north on I-81 to I-66 East. Follow I-66 East to exit 53 (Rt. 28 North). Follow Route 28 to the airport.

Go west on I-66 to exit 67 (VA-267 W - Dulles Airport/I-495 N/Baltimore). Follow signs to the airport, approximately 16 miles from exit 67.

Go south on I-95 to exit 27 (I 495 West - "Capital Beltway") to exit 45A.

Go north on I-95 to exit 170B (I 495 North - "Capital Beltway" in the direction of Tysons Corner) to exit 45.

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