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

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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane DCA - JNB
    18h 52m
    R 13,623–43,856

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane IAD - JNB
    22h 19m
    R 7,889–26,472

  3. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane RIC - JNB
    22h 45m
    R 9,620–31,940

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane BWI - JNB
    30h 31m
    R 10,382–43,254

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane EWR - JNB
    20h 32m
    R 12,469–21,701

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration20h 44mAverage Duration
TicketR 13,273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,078 km
  • Duration: 18h 52m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Kenya Airways fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) 4 times a day.

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