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How to get fromWashington to Cartagenaby plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Cartagena by plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane DCA - ALC
    2. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus bus
    16h 29m
    €342–1,243

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus

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    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 Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane IAD - ALC
    3. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Murcia to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagenabus bus
    16h 48m
    €232–869

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Almería 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 Almería Airport (LEI)plane plane IAD - LEI
    3. Take the bus from Almería to Cartagenabus bus
    20h 33m
    €349–1,323

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Valencia Airport, train

    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 Valencia Airport (VLC)plane plane IAD - VLC
    3. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    5. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train
    20h 25m
    €281–973

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train

    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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane IAD - MAD
    3. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Murcia Del Carmentrain train
    4. Take the train from Murcia Del Carmen to Cartagenatrain train
    16h 26m
    €266–996

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration15h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,562.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 29m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cartagena, Spain?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Cartagena. However, you can fly to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), walk to Alicante Aeropuerto, take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, then take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena. 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 Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), walk to Alicante Aeropuerto, take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia, then take the bus to Estación de Autobuses de Cartagena.

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