There are 6 ways to get from Galena to Washington by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best- Drive from Galena to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CID - DCA
4h 17m$138–676Bus
- Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
25h 5m$220–316Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
26h 6m$301–610Drive 850.5 mi
- Drive from Galena to Washingtoncar 850.5 mi
14h 56m$156–225Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MSN - DCA
6h 59m$247–1,002Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
8h 10m$528–1,215
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galena to Washington is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Galena to Washington is to drive and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Galena to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Dubuque and arriving at Washington Union Station via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
The distance between Galena and Washington is 903 miles. The road distance is 855.4 miles.
The best way to get from Galena to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 25h 5m and costs $220 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Galena to Washington, including transfers.
Galena to Washington bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Dubuque station.
Galena to Washington bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Washington is 1h ahead of Galena. It is currently 4:20 PM in Galena and 5:20 PM in Washington.
Yes, the driving distance between Galena to Washington is 855 miles. It takes approximately 14h 56m to drive from Galena to Washington.
What companies run services between Galena, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Galena to Washington Union Station via Dubuque, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Dubuque to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $34–39
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Dubuque to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Dubuque to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Dubuque to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–40
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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