Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Washington Dulles International Airport

Washington, D.C., United States

Drop-off

Downtown Washington, D.C. (Metro Center)

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Fastest

Metrorail Silver Line (WMATA)

metro · 4-12m

Data

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Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Metrorail Silver Line (WMATA)
Headway: 4-12
Backup: Megabus – Dulles Airport to Washington Union Station · 1x dailym

Note

Direct Metrorail Silver Line trains run from Washington Dulles International Airport station to downtown Washington, D.C., serving major core stations such as Rosslyn, Farragut West, Metro Center and L’Enfant Plaza without a transfer. Trains generally operate from about 5:00 a.m. until midnight most days (later on Fridays and Saturdays), with peak headways around 4–6 minutes and off‑peak 8–12 minutes; late night trains may be less frequent.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Metrorail Silver Line (WMATA)
Mode: metro
Freq: 4-12m
Note: Direct Metrorail Silver Line trains run from Washington Dulles International Airport station to downtown Washington, D.C., serving major core stations such as Rosslyn, Farragut West, Metro Center and L’Enfant Plaza without a transfer. Trains generally operate from about 5:00 a.m. until midnight most days (later on Fridays and Saturdays), with peak headways around 4–6 minutes and off‑peak 8–12 minutes; late night trains may be less frequent.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Megabus – Dulles Airport to Washington Union Station
Mode: coach
Freq: 1x dailym
Note: Intercity coach service operates from Washington Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station near downtown, typically once per day. This is a limited-schedule service and advance booking is recommended; check current Megabus timetables as times can vary.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.