Metrobus 5A leaves Dulles International Airport every 40 to 60 minutes from 5:50 am to 11:40 pm on weekdays, and hourly from 6:32 am to 11:40 pm on weekends.
The bus trip from Dulles International Airport to L'Enfant Plaza metro station takes about 45 minutes. It can take longer during rush hour.
For detailed scheduling information, check the Metrobus 5A Timetable.
From Dulles International Airport
At the airport, the bus stop is located at the Ground Transportation Curb (taxicab level, down the ramp) at the curb 2E location. Look for the red, white, and blue metrobus sign.
On its way to Washington DC, Metrobus 5A stops at the Rosslyn metro station. The next bus stop is at L'Enfant Plaza metro station, which is only a block or two from the museums and monuments at the National Mall.
To Dulles International Airport
To get to the airport, take Metrobus 5A from either L'Enfant Plaza metro station or Rosslyn metro station.
From Rosslyn Metro Station: the bus stop is located outside the metro station at Moore Street. You will see five bus stops labeled A, B, C, D, E. Wait for Metrobus 5A at bus stop "A".
From L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station: Wait for Metrobus 5A at bus stop "P". Bus stop "P" is towards the east exit of the metro station heading up D Street towards 7th Street. Do not stay at the bus stop closest to the metro station because this stop is used for dropping off passengers returning to Washington DC from the airport.
Route: From Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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| # | Bus Stop | Location |
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| 1 | Dulles International Airport | Sterling, VA |
| 2 | Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride Lot | Herdon, VA |
| 3 | Tysons-Westpark Transit Station | McLean, VA |
| 4 | Rosslyn Metro Station | Arlington, VA |
| 5 | L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station | Washington DC |
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Route: To Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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| # | Bus Stop | Location |
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| 1 | L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station | Washington DC |
| 2 | Rosslyn Metro Station | Arlington, VA |
| 3 | Tysons-Westpark Transit Station | McLean, VA |
| 4 | Herndon-Monroe Park & Ride Lot | Herdon, VA |
| 5 | Dulles International Airport | Sterling, VA |
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Metrobus 5A Cost
Metrobus Fare: $6.00
Metrobus Fare for Seniors: $1.90 (using cash)
Metrobus Fare for Seniors: $1.80 (using a SmarTrip card)
You can pay the bus fare using a SmarTrip card or cash. If using cash, exact change is required because bus drivers do not carry cash. For more information, call (202) 637-7000 or go to wmata.com
Another Alternative: Washington Flyer
If you missed Metrobus 5A and don't want to wait another hour for the next bus, consider taking the Washington Flyer to the Dulles International Airport.
The Washington Flyer departs from the West Falls Church-VTU/UVA metro station on the Orange Line.
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Metrobus 5A
Also known as the Washington DC - Dulles Line, Metrobus 5A is an express bus operating between Dulles International Airport and L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station in Washington DC. It is the cheapest option for traveling into and out of Dulles International Airport from Washington DC. Another alternative is the Washington Flyer.
Metrobus 5A Map
