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Uber and Lyft from IAD to Bethesda

We estimate UberX at $49–67 and Lyft at $51–61 for the 22.4-mile trip from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Bethesda, which takes about 34 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$49–$74

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $51–$61.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$51–$61

Good confidence. Serves Washington, D.C.. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$49–$67

Good confidence. Serves Washington, D.C.. New to Uber? First-ride offer

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$63–$74

Good confidence. DC Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

Tolls we know of on this route are included. Tips are not.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$43–58 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$46–55 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$49–67 UberX · 4 seats	$51–61 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$56–77 Priority · 4 seats	$57–69 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$59–81 Comfort · 4 seats	$66–80 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$66–92 UberXL · 6 seats	$67–82 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$93–130 Black · 4 seats	$111–137 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$117–166 Black SUV · 6 seats	$134–165 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$54–75 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the IAD airport pickup fee of $5.00 and the Dulles Toll Road (VA 267) Main Line Plaza toll of $4.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $63–74 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including passenger surcharge ($0.50) and emergency fuel surcharge ($1.00) and dulles toll road (va 267) main line plaza toll ($4.00). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Washington, DC.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Washington, DC or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from IAD to Bethesda?

We estimate UberX at $49–67 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $66–92. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from IAD to Bethesda?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $51–61 and Lyft XL at $67–82 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from IAD to Bethesda?

The two are about the same on this route in our estimates. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from IAD to Bethesda?

We estimate a metered taxi at $63–74, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from IAD to Bethesda?

About 34 minutes for 22.4 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from IAD to Bethesda?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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