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How to get fromWashington to Abu Dhabiby plane, subway, shuttle, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Abu Dhabi by plane, subway, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane DCA - AUH
    20h 52m
    AED 2,267–6,146

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    cheapest
    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 Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane IAD - AUH
    16h 40m
    AED 1,411–4,014

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    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 Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane IAD - DXB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    19h 20m
    AED 1,511–3,914

  4. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Abu Dhabi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane JFK - AUH
    19h 4m
    AED 1,705–4,064

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane IAD - SHJ
    3. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 9m
    AED 1,551–4,168

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane DCA - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    20h 47m
    AED 2,725–7,531

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration22h 30mAverage Duration
TicketAED 2,264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,399.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 52m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Air Canada, Etihad, and four other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) twice daily.

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