How to get from Dulles to Mount Rainier
3 ways, 42 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Metrobest | 56 min | $4–132 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 1h 18m | $4–6 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 18m | $85–115 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:01 → 08:5756 min · directWMATA S$94–132
- 08:07 → 09:0356 min · directWMATA O$94–132
- 08:10 → 09:0656 min · directWMATA S$94–132
- 08:16 → 09:1256 min · directWMATA O$94–132
- 08:18 → 10:302h 12m · 2 changesFairfax Connector 952$4–10
- 08:18 → 10:232h 5m · 3 changesFairfax Connector 952$4–9
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Dulles to Mount Rainier?
- The fastest way is by metro: about 56 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 42 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Dulles to Mount Rainier?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $4. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Can I take the metro from Dulles to Mount Rainier?
- Yes. The metro takes about 56 min door to door and costs $4–132. 8 departures in this window.
- How far is Mount Rainier from Dulles by road?
- About 53 km, roughly 1h 18m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $4–6; tolls and parking are extra.