There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Garrett by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit, bus, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane DCA - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 28m$196–1,178Drive 544.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Garrettcar 544.7 mi
9h 53m$100–144Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 8m$124–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
14h 54m$180–394Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dayton, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane DCA - DAY
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, INbus
8h 14m$155–646Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Dayton, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dayton (DAY)plane IAD - DAY
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, INbus
9h 51m$123–467Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAD - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 14m$189–1,214Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DCA - CMH
- Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 4m$1,122–1,259Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 30m$174–703
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Garrett is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Garrett is to fly and bus and train which takes 7h 28m and costs $190 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Garrett station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Garrett station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Waterloo Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
The distance between Washington and Garrett is 580 miles. The road distance is 547.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Garrett without a car is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Washington to Garrett, including transfers.
Washington to Garrett bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Garrett train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Garrett is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 14h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Garrett, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Garrett via Toledo and Waterloo Amtrak Station in around 14h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–360 and the journey takes 14h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Garrett bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Washington to Garrett train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Garrett is 548 miles. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Washington to Garrett.
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