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How to get fromBrookfield to Washingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Brookfield to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MKE - DCA
    2h 16m
    $191–860

  2. Drive  785.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brookfield to Washingtoncar car 785.3 mi
    13h 46m
    $135–194

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    19h 57m
    $489–765

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    20h 48m
    $158–243

  5. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MKE - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3h 21m
    $153–1,212

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Brookfield, WI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brookfield to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 19h 57m.

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