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How to get fromWashington to Cambridgeby plane, train, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Cambridge by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DCA - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    11h 6m
    £397–1,395

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train

    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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane IAD - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    12h 13m
    £240–763

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BWI - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train
    12h 9m
    £240–1,373

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,728.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cambridge, England?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Cambridge. However, you can fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Cambridge. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Cambridge.

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