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There are 8 ways to get from Germantown to Shanghai by subway, plane, train or bus

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Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao  •  21h 29m

  1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) IAD - SHA

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Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Shanghai Pudong  •  23h 3m

  1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) IAD - PVG

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Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Sunan Shuofang, train  •  24h 51m

  1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sunan Shuofang (WUX) IAD - WUX
  3. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan, train  •  23h 18m

  1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan (HGH) IAD - HGH
  3. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Changzhou, train  •  29h 49m

  1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Changzhou (CZX) IAD - CZX
  3. Take the train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Ningbo Lishe, train  •  25h

  1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Ningbo Lishe (NGB) IAD - NGB
  3. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao

Subway to Washington Dulles, fly to Nantong, bus  •  30h 58m

  1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
  2. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Nantong (NTG) IAD - NTG
  3. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhan

Train to Newark, fly to Shanghai Pudong  •  23h 6m

  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
  2. Fly from Newark (EWR) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) EWR - PVG

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Shanghai is to subway and fly which costs $480 - $1,200 and takes 23h 3m.

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The fastest way to get from Germantown to Shanghai is to subway and fly which takes 21h 29m and costs $600 - $2,000.

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The distance between Germantown and Shanghai is 12074 km.

It takes approximately 21h 29m to get from Germantown to Shanghai, including transfers.

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Shanghai is 12h ahead of Germantown. It is currently 7:59 AM in Germantown and 7:59 PM in Shanghai.

There are 558+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at ¥465 per night.

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  • Distance: 12073.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 29m

What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Shanghai, China?

There is no direct connection from Germantown to Shanghai. However, you can take the line 100 bus to Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East, take the walk to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, take the walk to Washington Dulles airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao, take the walk to Hongqiao Airport T1, then take the line 10 subway to Shanghai. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East, take the walk to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, take the walk to Washington Dulles airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong, take the walk to Pudong International Airport, take the Maglev to Longyang Road, take the walk to Longyang Road, then take the line 2 subway to Shanghai.

Airlines
Air China
Website
airchina.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Hongqiao via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
17h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4300 - ¥14000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Pudong via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
21h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4000 - ¥13000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
24h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4100 - ¥13000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Toronto, Osaka Kansai
Ave. Duration
21h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
¥4900 - ¥15000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Hangzhou Xiaoshan via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
17h 53m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥3600 - ¥12000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Changzhou via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
33h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥3700 - ¥12000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Changzhou via Beijing Capital, Qingdao
Ave. Duration
37h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥3700 - ¥12000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Changzhou via Incheon, Qingdao
Ave. Duration
36h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4200 - ¥12000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Ningbo Lishe via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
20h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥3400 - ¥11000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Nantong via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
24h 20m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
¥3600 - ¥12000
Flights from Newark to Shanghai Pudong
Ave. Duration
15h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥11000 - ¥60000
China Eastern Airlines
Website
en.ceair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Pudong via Toronto
Ave. Duration
18h 24m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
¥3400 - ¥8500
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Pudong via Tokyo Haneda
Ave. Duration
19h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4100 - ¥13000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Pudong via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
21h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4000 - ¥13000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Incheon
Ave. Duration
19h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4600 - ¥13000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Toronto, Incheon
Ave. Duration
22h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4800 - ¥14000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Changzhou via Beijing Capital, Dalian
Ave. Duration
22h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥3800 - ¥12000
All Nippon Airways
Website
ana.co.jp
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Pudong via Tokyo Haneda
Ave. Duration
20h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4900 - ¥13000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Kansai
Ave. Duration
22h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4300 - ¥14000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Toronto, Osaka Kansai
Ave. Duration
21h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
¥4900 - ¥15000
Flights from Newark to Shanghai Pudong via Tokyo Narita
Ave. Duration
18h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥11000 - ¥60000
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Hongqiao via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
18h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4300 - ¥14000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Ningbo Lishe via Beijing Capital
Ave. Duration
21h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥3400 - ¥11000
Flights from Newark to Shanghai Pudong
Ave. Duration
15h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥11000 - ¥60000
Shenzhen Airlines
Website
shenzhenair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Toronto, Osaka Kansai
Ave. Duration
21h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
¥4900 - ¥15000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Beijing Capital, Yantai Penglai
Ave. Duration
23h 25m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
¥4200 - ¥14000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Changzhou via Incheon, Qingdao
Ave. Duration
36h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4200 - ¥12000
Shandong Airlines
Website
sda.cn
Flights from Washington Dulles to Sunan Shuofang via Beijing Capital, Yantai Penglai
Ave. Duration
23h 25m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
¥4200 - ¥14000
Flights from Washington Dulles to Changzhou via Incheon, Qingdao
Ave. Duration
36h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4200 - ¥12000
Korean Air
Website
koreanair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Pudong via Incheon
Ave. Duration
18h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4400 - ¥13000
Shanghai Airlines
Website
ceair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Shanghai Pudong via Tokyo Haneda
Ave. Duration
19h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
¥4100 - ¥13000
Train operators
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Phone
+1 202-637-7000
Website
wmata.com
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
¥14 - ¥45
Website
https://www.wmata.com
after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
¥15
Senior / Disabled
¥18 - ¥24
standard fare
¥28 - ¥45
China Railways G-Class
Phone
(86)12306
Website
12306.cn
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
¥59 - ¥65
Schedules at
12306.cn
2nd Class Seat
¥59 - ¥65
1st Class Seat
¥95 - ¥105
Business Class Seat
¥130 - ¥200
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
Ave. Duration
42 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
¥70 - ¥80
Schedules at
12306.cn
2nd Class Seat
¥70 - ¥80
1st Class Seat
¥115 - ¥130
Business Class Seat
¥170 - ¥250
Train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration
59 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
¥75 - ¥85
Schedules at
12306.cn
2nd Class Seat
¥75 - ¥85
1st Class Seat
¥120 - ¥135
Business Class Seat
¥170 - ¥260
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
¥140 - ¥160
Schedules at
12306.cn
2nd Class Seat
¥140 - ¥160
1st Class Seat
¥230 - ¥250
Business Class Seat
¥340 - ¥480
China Railways Z-Class
Phone
(86)12306
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration
1h 26m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
¥45 - ¥150
Schedules at
chinahighlights.com
Hard Seat
¥45 - ¥65
Hard Sleeper
¥75 - ¥150
Soft Sleeper
¥140 - ¥200
Train from Changzhou train station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
¥45 - ¥160
Schedules at
chinahighlights.com
Hard Seat
¥45 - ¥70
Hard Sleeper
¥85 - ¥160
Soft Sleeper
¥150 - ¥210
China Railways D-Class
Phone
(86)12306
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao
Ave. Duration
1h 6m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
¥55 - ¥120
Schedules at
chinahighlights.com
Adult - 2nd Class
¥55 - ¥80
Adult - 1st Class
¥80 - ¥120
Train from Changzhou train station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration
1h 32m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
¥60 - ¥120
Schedules at
chinahighlights.com
Adult - 2nd Class
¥60 - ¥85
Adult - 1st Class
¥85 - ¥120
Train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiao
Ave. Duration
2h 39m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
¥100 - ¥230
Schedules at
chinahighlights.com
Adult - 2nd Class
¥100 - ¥150
Adult - 1st Class
¥160 - ¥230
Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
Ave. Duration
2h 56m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
¥220 - ¥1600
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Schedules at
https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
Child 2-12 with paid adult
¥80 - ¥800
Reserved Coach Seat
¥220 - ¥1600
Business Class Seat
¥750 - ¥1800
Bus operators
China Bus Guide
Email
bus@chinatrainguide.com
Website
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhan
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
¥56
Schedules at
chinabusguide.com

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