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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Kauaʻi Island by plane, unknown, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane DCA - LIH
    2. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    14h 33m

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, travel

    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 Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane IAD - LIH
    3. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    15h 15m

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane BWI - LIH
    3. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    17h 1m

  4. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane RIC - LIH
    3. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    18h 6m

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lihue Airport (LIH)plane plane PHL - LIH
    3. Walk from Lihue-Airport-LIH to Kauaʻi Islandunknown unknown
    16h 57m

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lihue Airport (LIH) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration19h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,893 mi
  • Duration: 14h 33m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Kauaʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Kauaʻi Island. However, you can fly to Lihue Airport (LIH) then travel to Kauaʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Lihue Airport (LIH), then travel to Kauaʻi Island.

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