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How to get fromWashington to Big Bend National Parkby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Big Bend National Park by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane DCA - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    9h 37m
    $260–985

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Midland International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane BWI - MAF
    3. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    11h 15m
    $192–1,255

  3. Drive 1,877 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Big Bend National Parkcar car 1,877 mi
    31h
    $343–495

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)plane plane DCA - CUU
    2. Drive from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    11h 28m
    $314–1,175

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane plane DCA - SJT
    2. Drive from San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    11h 27m
    $260–977

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,718 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Big Bend National Park, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Big Bend National Park. However, you can fly to Midland International Airport (MAF) then drive to Big Bend National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington to Big Bend National Park in around 31h.

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