Request a pickup from Dulles Airport
(Washington Dulles International Airport)
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Get picked up at IAD Airport
Whether you’re new to the DC area or a local, Uber helps make it easy to get from IAD to your final destination. Need a shuttle or transfer to your next leg? Uber has you covered. Avoid the taxi line and request a ride with a few simple steps.
Your ride options from IAD
The ride options on this page are a sample of Uber’s products, and some might not be available where you use the Uber app. If you check your city’s web page or look in the app, you’ll see what rides you can request.
Pickup at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Open your app to request a ride
When you’re ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the IAD airport transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.
Follow directions in the app
You’ll get directions about IAD pickup points directly in the app. On the baggage claim level, exit the down ramp from doors 2, 4, or 6 and follow signs for Ride App Pickup.
Meet your driver
Go to your assigned IAD pickup location as specified by the app. Please note: this location may not always be at your nearest exit. Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
Get directions to pickup
Already requested your ride? Open the app for accurate step-by-step directions to meet your driver outside.
What to do at IAD Airport when you land
Jet-lagged? Hungry? See what amenities are available at the airport after you touch down.
Visit the official IAD Airport website to check hours of operation and any service changes.
- Food & Restaurants
- Jersey Mike’s Subs (Fast Food, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Smashburger (Burgers, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Extreme Pita (Mediterranean, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Starbucks (Gate A) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Dunkin’ (Gate A) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Shopping
Down Small - Brookstone (Electronics, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Duty Free Americas (Duty Free, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- International Currency Exchange (Currency Exchange, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Capitol City Ink (Gate A) (Books & News, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Hudson News (Gate A22) (Books & News, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Hudson Nonstop (Gate A24) (Books & News, located at Post-Security / Concourse A)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Peet’s Coffee (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Wendy’s (Fast Food, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- CAVA (Mediterranean, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries (Burgers, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Vino Volo (Bar, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Bracket Room (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- DC-3 Hot Dog Joint (Fast Food, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Commanders Burgundy & Gold Club (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- &pizza (Gate B) (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Bars
Down Small - Vino Volo (Bar, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Shopping
Down Small - Estée Lauder / M.A.C (Health/Beauty, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- DC Marketplace (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- TUMI (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Vera Bradley (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Vineyard Vines (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Coach (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Ralph Lauren Polo (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Duty Free Americas (Duty Free, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Montblanc (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Sunglass Hut (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Auntie Anne’s (Desserts/Snacks, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Au Bon Pain (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Chef Geoff’s (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- be right burger (Burgers, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Devil’s Backbone Taproom (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- &pizza (Gate C) (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Starbucks (Gate C24) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Starbucks (Gate C7) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Subway (Gate C) (Fast Food, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Shopping
Down Small - Brookstone (Electronics, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Duty Free Americas (Duty Free, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- International Currency Exchange (Currency Exchange, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Capitol City Ink (Gate C14) (Books & News, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Hudson News (Gate C28) (Books & News, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Hudson News (Gate C4) (Books & News, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- InMotion (Gate C) (Electronics, located at Post-Security / Concourse C)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Pizza Hut (Fast Food, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Wow Bao (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Rusty Taco (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Bistro Atelier (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Chick-fil-A (Gate D) (Fast Food, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Dulles Gourmet Market (Gate D) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Dunkin’ (Gate D23) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Dunkin’ (Gate D5) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Starbucks (Gate D) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop (Gate D) (Fast Food, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Shopping
Down Small - Duty Free Americas (Duty Free, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- International Currency Exchange (Currency Exchange, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Forbes News (Gate D) (Books & News, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- InMotion (Gate D) (Electronics, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- NBC4 Travel Store (Books & News, located at Post-Security / Concourse D)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Wellfound Foods - Vending (Grab and Go, located at Pre-Security / Main Terminal)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Cafe Americana (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- Pepsi - Vending (Grab and Go, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- Capitol Grounds Coffee (Baggage Claim) (Coffee/Tea, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- Dulles Gourmet Market (Baggage Claim) (Coffee/Tea, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- Starbucks (Baggage Claim) (Coffee/Tea, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- Shopping
Down Small - Shoe Shine (Clothing/Accessories, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- International Currency Exchange (Currency Exchange, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- The Washington Informer (Books & News, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- Washingtonian (Baggage Claim) (Books & News, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Lower Level - Baggage Claim)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - District ChopHouse (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Upper Level - Ticketing)
- Shopping
Down Small - iTravel 2 (Electronics, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Upper Level - Ticketing)
- International Currency Exchange (Currency Exchange, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Upper Level - Ticketing)
- Forbes News (Ticketing) (Books & News, located at Pre-Security / Terminal Upper Level - Ticketing)
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Top questions about IAD Airport pickup
- Where do I meet my driver for pickup?
Down Small Pickup locations may depend on the type of ride you request and the size of the airport. Follow the instructions in the app about where to meet your driver. You can also look for signs that point to designated airport rideshare zones.
If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
- If my flight is late, will my Uber Reserve driver wait for me?
Down Small Your driver will be informed of any schedule changes to your flight. For UberX, Uber Comfort, and UberXL rides, meet your driver up to 45 minutes after your flight's arrival before late fees apply. For Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Premier, and Uber Premier SUV rides, meet your driver within 60 minutes. Learn more about Uber Reserve.
- How much will my Uber trip from IAD cost?
Down Small The cost of an Uber trip from IAD Airport depends on factors that include the type of ride you request, the estimated length and duration of the trip, tolls, and current demand for rides.
You can see an estimate of the price before you request by going here and entering your pickup spot and destination. Then when you request a ride, you’ll see your actual price in the app based on real-time factors.
- How many pieces of luggage will fit in the vehicle I request through Uber?
Down Small The luggage capacity varies by Uber ride type. For example, an UberX ride can usually hold 2 suitcases while an UberXL ride can usually hold 3 suitcases.*
- How do I cancel my Uber reservation from IAD?
Down Small You can cancel at no charge up to 60 minutes before your reservation pickup time. If you cancel after that, you’ll be charged a cancellation fee if a driver has already been confirmed. In order to cancel, go to your rides in the Activity section of the Uber app.
- Are car seats available for rides from IAD Airport?
Down Small By law, small children are required to be in a car seat. Riders may provide their own car seat or select the Car Seat option when choosing a ride in the Uber app. Get more information about our safety policies.
- Are pets or service animals allowed in rides with Uber from IAD?
Down Small Service animals are allowed, and Uber drivers may not refuse a trip because of the presence of one. For pets, however, it’s recommended that you select the Uber Pet option when choosing your ride. Otherwise, it’s up to the discretion of the driver; once a driver is matched, you can message them in the app to make sure. Get more information about our safety policies.
*Luggage space is not guaranteed and depends on the number of passengers in your ride and the type of vehicle. Once you’re matched with a driver, we recommend contacting them through the app to confirm.
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