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Kitchen_Software t1_j02w91q wrote

Reply to comment by NewUser22031 in Are most people in Washington DC liking the new Metro connection out to Dulles Airport? by pizza_4_all_

Unfortunately you still pay about a minimum of 50 minutes from Metro Center

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9throwawayDERP t1_j034b7k wrote

So 15 minutes extra compared to someone dropping me off if there is no traffic on 66?

Yeah, that sounds like nothing compared to the money saved on Ubers ($70 right now). That translates to a opportunity cost of time at $280/hour. Yeah, I’m saving the money.

Pretty much only driving if taking the entire family with luggage. (Which always made sense, even to DCA for us).

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Kitchen_Software t1_j03n95k wrote

My post was admittedly a bit curt.

The implication was that you have to get to Metro Center, and then it's 50 minutes. For me, that means a solid 90 minutes door to door including a bus and two trains (with bags). DCA is less than half that for me.

I would do it, but tough sell for most other people in my life (wife, parents, etc.)

Also just frustrated that they can't run an express train. a 20-min ride from MC to IAD would be incredible.

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Gumburcules t1_j030ikb wrote

Dulles is a 35 minute drive from Metro Center so unless Uber has a new teleport option I'm not aware of you're only "paying" 15 minutes.

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