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

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Durban by plane, bus, or train

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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
    21h 50m
    R 15,386–51,671

  2. 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
    27h 56m
    R 16,439–55,801

  3. 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 44m
    R 17,234–34,400

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration25h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR 15,185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,530.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 50m

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

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

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