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

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Islamabad by plane, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Islamabad International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane DCA - ISB
    21h 11m
    $1,059–2,868

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

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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 Lahore International Airport (LHE)plane plane IAD - LHE
    3. Take the bus from Lahore to Islamabadbus bus
    26h 15m
    $434–1,216

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Islamabad International Airport

    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 Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane IAD - ISB
    20h 49m
    $479–1,312

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Islamabad International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane PHL - ISB
    23h 44m
    $982–2,625

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Peshawar International Airport, train

    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 Peshawar International Airport (PEW)plane plane IAD - PEW
    3. Take the train from Peshawar Cantt to Golra Shariftrain train
    26h 46m
    $508–1,422

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration22h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,052Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,419 km
  • Duration: 21h 11m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Islamabad, Pakistan?

American Airlines, Qatar Airways, and three other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) every 4 hours.

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