What is the cheapest way to get into Washington from Dulles airport?
You don’t have to pay $50 or $60 taxi fares if you use public transportation. At Dulles, board a bus operated by Washington Flyer (888/WASHFLY; www.washfly.com). Departures are every 30 minutes from 7:45 a.m. to 10:40 p.m. The bus will take you to the West Falls Church Metrorail station, a non-stop ride of about 20 minutes. The one-way fare is $9; round-trip, $16. From there, catch the Orange Line into the city; Metrorail fare is an additional $1.85.