There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, 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.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SEA - DCA
7h 20m$246–707Fly Portland International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PDX - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
10h 25m$192–953Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
2d 16h$758–1,678Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2d 21h$476–776Drive 2,702.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Washington DCcar 2,702.3 mi
44h 14m$494–713Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SEA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
7h 42m$215–656Fly Portland International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PDX - DCA
8h 1m$231–662Fly Portland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PDX - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
8h 26m$250–611Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SEA - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
8h 5m$207–1,048
Washington to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Washington DC is to fly which costs $230 - $700 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Washington DC is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $240 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Marion St and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Washington and Washington DC is 2357 miles. The road distance is 2718.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $750 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Washington to Washington DC, including transfers.
Washington to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Washington to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Washington to Washington DC is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $470 - $800 and takes 2 days 21h.
What companies run services between Washington, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Washington DC via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Washington DC is 3h ahead of Washington. It is currently 7:26 PM in Washington and 10:26 PM in Washington DC.
Washington to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Washington DC is 2718 miles. It takes approximately 44h 14m to drive from Washington to Washington DC.
There are 1599+ hotels available in Washington DC.