There are 7 ways to get from Lusaka to Washington by plane, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lusaka to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LUN - DCA
22h 33m$1,031–2,737Fly Lusaka to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane LUN - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
23h 42m$575–1,686Fly Lusaka to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LUN - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
24h 56m$783–2,040Fly Lusaka to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane LUN - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
25h 32m$683–2,589Fly Lusaka to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane LUN - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Stationtrain
25h 20m$581–1,767Fly Lusaka to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane LUN - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
26h 53m$997–2,564Bus to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Lubumbashibus
- Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane FBM - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
39h 35m
Lusaka (LUN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Washington is to fly and train which costs $550 - $1,800 and takes 25h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Washington is to fly which takes 22h 33m and costs $1,000 - $2,800.
The distance between Lusaka and Washington is 7763 miles.
It takes approximately 22h 33m to get from Lusaka to Washington, including transfers.
Washington is 6h behind Lusaka. It is currently 10:16 PM in Lusaka and 4:16 PM in Washington.
There are 1605+ hotels available in Washington.
What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Washington, DC, USA?
Kenya Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lusaka to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Johannesburg, Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $900–3,300
Flights from Lusaka to Washington Dulles International Airport via Johannesburg, Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–2,500
Flights from Lusaka to Washington Dulles International Airport via Addis Ababa, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,200
Flights from Lusaka to Newark Liberty International Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Lusaka to Newark Liberty International Airport via Nairobi, London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Lusaka to Richmond International Airport via Johannesburg, Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $850–3,000
Flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Addis Ababa, Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,300
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
How to get from JFK to New York City
Read the travel guide







