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Questions about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), serving Washington, D.C. in the USA.

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How to get to/from Washington Dulles International Airport?

How do I get to/from Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C.? I've reviewed the options on the website and it's hard to tell what's actually the easiest/cheapest combination. We're staying near Eastern ...
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Using APC kiosk with new ESTA/passport

I'm a Dutch citizen flying to Dulles from Amsterdam next week. I have visited the US multiple times, the last time being in 2012. Since then, I've renewed my passport (new passport number), and since ...
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Transfer from Washington National (DCA) to Washington Dulles (IAD)

I've got a transfer (on United) from Washington National (DCA) to Washington Dulles (IAD) airports, landing at DCA at 15:22. What's a quick, low stress way of doing this change (price isn't ...
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Which airport should I choose, DCA or IAD?

I am coming from outside the US, Which airport should I choose, DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) or IAD (Washington Dulles International Airport)? Details: I have two options DCA or ...
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Public transportation tickets in Washington DC / arriving at Dulles Airport (IAD)

I am going to be in Washington DC for 7 consecutive days. I have a couple of questions please: 1- I am planning to buy a SmarTrip card. What are the cons of using such a card? 2- On the website, it ...
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Is a layover of 1 hour 30 mins enough at IAD (Washington Dulles) given it's the port of entry and immigration will be required?

I have an Indian Passport, and I am traveling FRA-IAD-BUF (Frankfurt-Washington(Dulles)-Buffalo. I have a single Lufthansa ticket, however the connecting flight from Washington to Buffalo is United ...
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How to travel from/to Washington Dulles and Annapolis?

I've seen a related post on how to get to/from Dulles airport, but I wanted to see if there is any specific further advice to traveling from the airport to Annapolis. Maybe the advice given will also ...
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Rechecking bags at customs on international flight from Heathrow to Toronto via Washington

I am flying from Heathrow to Toronto via Washington with checked-in bags. I know I cannot check my bags all the way through and will have to pick them up at US customs, but where do I check them in ...
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Do I have to clear customs when transit via the US on my way to / coming from somewehere else?

I shall arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by Emirates flight to catch a united airlines flight to Detroit after 3.5 hours. What steps shall I have to go through? Is the connection time enough? ...
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Connecting Flights

I will be flying from San Diego to Dubrovnik in July through SAS airlines. I booked my ticket through SAS and one of the domestic flights is being operated through United. I have a layover in Dulles (...
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Cheating the Dulles Access Road: How Do the Police Know? [closed]

Disclaimer: cheating by "backtracking" via the Dulles Access Road for non-airport business is illegal. I don't do it, and you shouldn't either. I was recently introduced to the oddity that ...
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Connecting flight from Munich,Germany to Phoenix Az ( via IAD,Washington)

I am flying from Munich by Lufthansa 9280, operated by United Airlines, on August 11th to IAD Washington, and I have a connecting flight to Phoenix, AZ (Lufthansa 9074, also operated by United ...
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How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Edgewood Conference Centre?

I'm traveling from Washington Dulles Airport to Edgewood Ramada conference centre with a suitcase etc. and don't want to take an expensive taxi to get there. Any options?
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What is the least expensive way to get from Dulles airport to Virginia beach, VA

Please help me get from Dulles Airport to Virginia Beach, VA.
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Short connection at IAD (Dulles international airport)

I am flying from New Orleans to Dulles (IAD) on United Express, and from IAD to Frankfurt on United. I have a short connection (45 minutes) in IAD. I'm trying to figure out how can I make it: Will ...
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transfering from international to domestic flight at IAD - Dulles airport

I will be flying from Viennna, Austria to Dulles and then to Savannah. Our flight from Vienna is operated by Austrian airlines and will arrive a B-gates. Our flight to Savannah is operated by United ...
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Connecting flight at IAD Dulles with stroller [duplicate]

I am really hoping there's someone out there who will ease my anxiety about this airport. I already called and emailed them, I searched online but I still feel like I dont have the right answer. I am ...
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Brussels Air: LAX to IAD to NAP Is 1.5h at IAD sufficient given change of planes, but both United?

Brussels Air: LAX to Washington Dulles (IAD) to NAP Is 1.5 h at Washington Dulles IAD sufficient given change of planes, but both United?
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My reservation and my passport middle full name My passport only initial [duplicate]

I am plan fly to IAD to Japan beginning Dec 2020. My reservation is full my middle name but my password show only initial. Is this any problem when I fly to Japan? One more question, Before I travel ...
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Connection time Dulles [duplicate]

We booked our flight through Expedia and are traveling on 2 airlines, one PNR and no checked baggage. Flight from Chicago on United arrives at 8:45 pm. Flight to Lisbon on Lufthansa leaves at 10:20. ...
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How to get from Dulles Airport to Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church

Please advise how to get from Dulles Airport to Hilton Garden Inn Falls Church (706 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Virginia 22046, USA).
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best and reasonably priced means of transportation to get to IAD from Lanham or New Carrollton on Sunday Morning. No luggage [duplicate]

best and reasonably priced means of transportation to get to IAD from Lanham or New Carrollton on Sunday Morning. No luggage.
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Transfer from Washington National (DCA) to Dulles(IAD) [duplicate]

I'm worried about the time between my connection flights. I'll be flying from Rochester ROC to Washington DCA and then I'll have to change airport and go to IAD Dulles to grab my connection flight to ...
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Transit from Dulles to Falls Church [duplicate]

Going to DC for a family vacation and arriving into Dulles. Any input on getting from Dulles to the Falls Church area that does not include an expensive cab ride?
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