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How to get fromCathedral City to Washingtonby plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cathedral City to Washington by plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PSP - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 33m
    $195–730

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $840–1,766

  3. Drive 2,511.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cathedral City to Washingtoncar car 2,511.9 mi
    41h 30m
    $459–663

  4. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PSP - DCA
    6h 54m
    $293–1,127

  5. Bus, train via Rockville Amtrak (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    2d 17h
    $972–2,049

Cathedral City to Washington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$840Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,215.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Cathedral City, CA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours.

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