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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Charles City by plane, car, bus, taxi, train, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Charles Citycar car
    4h 42m
    $142–664

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    26h
    $303–430

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Charles Citytaxi taxi
    26h 47m
    $595–888

  4. Drive  1,004.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Charles Citycar car 1,004.3 mi
    18h 2m
    $178–257

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DCA - MSP
    2. Drive from Minneapolis-Airport-MSP to Charles Citycar car
    5h 40m
    $199–902

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Forest City to Charles Citycar car
    7h 14m
    $352–986

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, drive

    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IAD - MSP
    3. Drive from Minneapolis-Airport-MSP to Charles Citycar car
    7h 24m
    $197–1,143

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 909.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Charles City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Charles City. However, you can fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) then drive to Charles City. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Waterloo, then take the taxi to Charles City.

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