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

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Lhasa by plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane DCA - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    34h 51m
    ¥7,025–20,048

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

    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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane IAD - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    29h 33m
    ¥4,541–13,043

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane PHL - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    29h 12m
    ¥6,261–18,563

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration35h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥7,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,394.1 km
  • Duration: 34h 51m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Lhasa. However, you can fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. 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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau.

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