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How to get fromWashington to Lake Maggioreby plane, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Lake Maggiore by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DCA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train
    12h 25m
    €401–829

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane IAD - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train
    15h 7m
    €228–851

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane IAD - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    13h 44m
    €395–891

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    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 Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane IAD - LIN
    3. Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain train
    15h 24m
    €389–765

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane PHL - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain train
    14h 37m
    €430–970

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€351Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Washington to Lake Maggiore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,817.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Lake Maggiore. However, you can fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Varese, walk to Varese Nord, then take the train to Laveno Mombello Lago. 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Bellinzona, then take the train to Locarno.

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