There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Langley Research Center by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
1h 27m$144–697Drive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Langley Research Centercar 174.2 mi
2h 56m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
4h 22m$70–134Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 9m$122–1,090Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 26m$117–488
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Langley Research Center is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Langley Research Center is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Langley Research Center. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Newport News via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Washington and Langley Research Center is 164 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Langley Research Center without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Washington to Langley Research Center, including transfers.
Washington to Langley Research Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Langley Research Center is to fly which takes 1h 27m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 4h 22m.
Washington to Langley Research Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newport News station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Langley Research Center is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Washington to Langley Research Center.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Langley Research Center, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newport News twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
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