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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Katoomba by plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DCA - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    25h 17m
    $1,827–2,566

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane IAD - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    27h 44m
    $763–2,718

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane DCA - OAG
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    28h 28m
    $1,910–6,422

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BWI - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    27h 33m
    $1,812–3,698

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newcastle 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 Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane IAD - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    32h 11m
    $973–3,434

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Orange Airport, bus

    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 Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane IAD - OAG
    3. Take the bus from Lucknow to Katoombabus bus
    31h 33m
    $1,181–4,206

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PHL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    30h 1m
    $1,010–3,531

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,836 km
  • Duration: 25h 17m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Katoomba, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Katoomba. However, you can fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, then take the train to Katoomba Station. Alternatively, you can fly to Orange Airport (OAG), walk to Orange Airport, take the bus to Spring Terrace Public School, Forest Rd, take the taxi to Lucknow, then take the bus to Katoomba.

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