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How to get fromCalifornia to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)by plane, train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by plane, train, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    5h 26m
    $532–1,062

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    6h 17m
    $162–655

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    7h 41m
    $212–569

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2d 14h
    $955–2,021

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2d 15h
    $424–828

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    6h 28m
    $198–863

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SMF - IAD
    6h 20m
    $192–753

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SFO - IAD
    6h 48m
    $451–713

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    8h 41m
    $356–568

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    8h 55m
    $242–676

  11. Drive 2,592 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car car 2,592 mi
    42h 57m
    $473–684

California to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by train and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$955Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,273 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between California, USA and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly via St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Washington Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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