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Open in LyftWe estimate UberX at $56–78 and Lyft at $58–71 for the 32.4-mile trip from Old Town Alexandria to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which takes about 37 minutes around midday on a weekday.
$56–$98
Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $58–$71.
Typical prices, not live
Good confidence. Serves Washington, D.C.. New to Lyft? First-ride offer
Open in LyftGood confidence. Serves Washington, D.C.. New to Uber? First-ride offer
Open in UberGood confidence. DC Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.
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.
We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.
Estimates, not quotes.
| Ride type | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|
| Saver | $48–68 Wait & Save · 4 seats | $52–63 Wait & Save · 4 seats |
| Standard | $56–78 UberX · 4 seats | $58–71 Lyft · 4 seats |
| Faster | $65–92 Priority · 4 seats | $66–81 Priority Pickup · 4 seats |
| Comfort | $69–97 Comfort · 4 seats | $78–96 Extra Comfort · 4 seats |
| XL | $78–110 UberXL · 6 seats | $79–98 Lyft XL · 5 seats |
| Premium | $112–159 Black · 4 seats | $135–168 Black · 4 seats |
| Premium XL | $143–205 Black SUV · 6 seats | $164–204 Black SUV · 5 seats |
| Pet | $63–88 Uber Pet · 4 seats | – |
Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the IAD airport dropoff fee of $5.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .
We estimate a metered taxi at $83–98 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including passenger surcharge ($0.50) and emergency fuel surcharge ($1.00). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Washington, DC.
No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Washington, DC or everywhere they are available.
We estimate UberX at $56–78 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $78–110. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.
We estimate a standard Lyft at $58–71 and Lyft XL at $79–98 around midday on a weekday.
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.
We estimate a metered taxi at $83–98, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.
About 37 minutes for 32.4 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.
Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.
All rides at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) · Ride prices in Washington, DC