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How to get fromWashington to Columbusby plane, taxi, train, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Columbus by plane, taxi, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    2h 57m
    $1,073–1,745

  2. Drive 569.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Columbuscar car 569.8 mi
    10h 21m
    $104–151

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis to Columbustaxi taxi
    19h 6m
    $335–604

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DCA - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Columbuscar car
    3h 36m
    $113–1,135

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, taxi

    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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $207–643

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    $522–1,795

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Columbus, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Columbus. However, you can fly to Indianapolis (IND) then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take the train to Indianapolis then take the taxi to Columbus.

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