Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Alpe d'Huezby plane, train, bus, taxi, subway, or car

Find Transport to Alpe d'Huez

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Alpe d'Huez by plane, train, bus, taxi, subway, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane DCA - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Halte Routierebus bus
    16h 54m
    €497–1,664

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane IAD - TRN
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to St Jean De Maurienne Arvantrain train
    4. Drive from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Alpe d'Huezcar car
    19h 23m
    €301–1,065

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DCA - GVA
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lanceytrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Lancey to Alpe d'Hueztaxi taxi
    16h 11m
    €563–1,538

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane IAD - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Halte Routierebus bus
    17h 10m
    €518–836

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane IAD - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lanceytrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Lancey to Alpe d'Hueztaxi taxi
    15h 38m
    €566–1,071

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€440Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington to Alpe d'Huez.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,678.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 54m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Alpe d'Huez, France?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Alpe d'Huez. However, you can fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, take the train to Grenoble, walk to Gare Routiere, take the bus to Halte Routiere, then take the taxi to Alpe d'Huez. Alternatively, you can fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Geneva - Airport Bus Station, take the bus to Chambéry - Bus Station, walk to Chambery Challes Les Eaux, take the train to Lancey, then take the taxi to Alpe d'Huez.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

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

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides