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How to get fromWashington to Dakarby plane, bus, or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Washington to Dakar by plane, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane DCA - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    12h 25m
    $360–1,299

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

    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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane IAD - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    18h 44m
    $243–865

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,463 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Dakar. However, you can fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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