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How to get fromWashington DC to Chattanoogaby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Chattanooga by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane DCA - CHA
    3h 41m
    $215–1,131

  2. Drive 583 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Chattanoogacar car 583 mi
    10h 11m
    $107–154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus Groome Transportation
    16h 41m
    $168–252

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DCA - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chattanoogacar car
    5h 30m
    $191–1,132

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane DCA - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chattanoogacar car
    5h 40m
    $163–784

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane IAD - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chattanoogacar car
    5h 48m
    $120–631

  7. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus Groome Transportation
    18h 13m
    $168–282

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus
    19h 12m
    $223–393

  9. Bus via Springfield Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus bus Groome Transportation
    23h 8m
    $168–283

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Chattanooga via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 16h 41m.

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