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How to get fromIndependence to Washingtonby taxi, bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Independence to Washington by taxi, bus, train, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lottaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Washington Union Stationbus bus Highlands Rhythm
    7h 21m
    $122–145

  2. Drive 313.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Washingtoncar car 313.1 mi
    6h 24m
    $58–83

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Max Meadowstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Max Meadows to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $177–287

  4. Taxi, bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Max Meadowstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Max Meadows to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    5h 53m
    $218–762

  5. Taxi, bus via DC Union Station

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Rural King Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rural King Shopping Center to DC Union Stationbus bus Virginia Breeze
    7h 31m
    $116–160

  6. Taxi, bus, bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Rural King Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Rural King Shopping Center to Route 460 Park and Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Exit 118 - Park and Ride to Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ROA - IAD
    5. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 33m
    $129–403

  7. Taxi, bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Wythevilletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CLT - DCA
    6h 32m
    $195–755

  8. Taxi, bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Max Meadowstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Max Meadows to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    4. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 40m
    $185–545

  9. Taxi, bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Wythevilletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CLT - IAD
    4. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    7h 20m
    $222–458

  10. Taxi, bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Independence to Wythevilletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Wytheville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CLT - BWI
    4. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $212–1,057

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 350.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Independence, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Independence to Washington. However, you can take the taxi to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot then take the bus to Washington Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Max Meadows, take the bus to Roanoke Bus Stop, take the line 31 bus to Campbell Ave at Market, walk to Roanoke, then take the train to Washington Union Station.

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