USA 🇺🇸 · 45km to Rosslyn / Washington DC
Washington Dulles International (IAD) — Taxi vs Uber
Uber's own figures put an average UberX from Rosslyn to Dulles at $56. Across all ride types from Washington DC the average is $61, over 28 miles and about 40 minutes.
Prices verified 2026-10-02 — check operator sites before travel.
What each option costs
| Service | Published price | Time | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| UberX (Uber) Average from Rosslyn. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls. | $56 | 40 min | Uber app |
| UberXL (Uber) Average from Rosslyn for the past month. Not a quote. | $85 | 40 min | Uber app |
| Washington Flyer Taxi (metered) $3.50 for the first 1/4 mile, then 54 cents for each further 1/4 mile. A $5.00 trip fee is added to every taxi fare to or from Dulles, and pre-paid online bookings carry a $2.00 processing fee. Rates are set by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission. | Metered | Not published | Washington Flyer taxi at the airport, or pre-paid online |
How the two compare
Uber's own figures put an average UberX from Rosslyn to Dulles at $56. Across all ride types from Washington DC the average is $61, over 28 miles and about 40 minutes.
Washington Flyer is the airport's taxi service. It is metered — $3.50 for the first quarter mile, then 54 cents a quarter mile — and every trip to or from Dulles carries a $5.00 trip fee. The airport does not publish a fixed fare to downtown.
Uber's averages are for rides to the airport and move with demand.
Good to know
Washington Flyer only serves trips to and from Dulles. For the return trip from a hotel you can pre-book it online, with a $2.00 processing fee.
Prefer a pre-booked private transfer instead?
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Getting out of Washington Dulles International
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How much is a taxi from Washington Dulles International?
Washington Flyer Taxi (metered): Metered. $3.50 for the first 1/4 mile, then 54 cents for each further 1/4 mile. A $5.00 trip fee is added to every taxi fare to or from Dulles, and pre-paid online bookings carry a $2.00 processing fee. Rates are set by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission.
How much is an Uber at Washington Dulles International?
UberX (Uber): $56, about 40 min. Average from Rosslyn. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi at Washington Dulles International?
Uber's own figures put an average UberX from Rosslyn to Dulles at $56. Across all ride types from Washington DC the average is $61, over 28 miles and about 40 minutes.
Where do I get a taxi at Washington Dulles International?
Washington Flyer taxi at the airport, or pre-paid online.