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

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Chennai by plane, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DCA - MAA
    21h 2m
    ₹50,981–139,674

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IAD - MAA
    22h 24m
    ₹35,258–100,285

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BWI - MAA
    23h 45m
    ₹42,217–171,248

  4. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JFK - MAA
    24h 24m
    ₹37,845–79,395

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration22h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹50,951Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,797.4 km
  • Duration: 21h 2m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chennai, India?

JetBlue Airways, Etihad, and six other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 5 times a day.

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