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How to get fromAustin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane AUS - DCA
    4h 35m
    $171–952

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane AUS - IAD
    5h 44m
    $155–1,108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus bus
    34h 19m
    $230–457

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train Crescent
    37h 49m
    $444–887

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane AUS - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 10m
    $337–1,261

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAT - DCA
    6h 48m
    $224–974

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    46h 57m
    $634–1,308

  8. Drive 1,505.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)car car 1,505.6 mi
    24h 37m
    $275–397

Austin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration34h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,321.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 303 7th/San Jacinto to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Springfield Bus Stop, and Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform in around 34h 19m.

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