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

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane DCA - DUR
    22h 55m
    R 14,730–49,302

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

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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 King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane IAD - DUR
    21h 33m
    R 9,781–33,323

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane DCA - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    35h 16m
    R 15,689–53,193

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane EWR - DUR
    23h 19m
    R 11,690–36,272

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration25h 47mAverage Duration
TicketR 14,490Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,530.1 km
  • Duration: 22h 55m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Durban, South Africa?

United Airlines, Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) twice daily.

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