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How to get fromWashington to Luganoby plane, train, or subway

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

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

    best
    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 Luganotrain train
    12h 25m
    CHF 319–1,159

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa 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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane IAD - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    13h 38m
    CHF 237–709

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Zurich 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane IAD - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    13h 31m
    CHF 395–810

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Milan Linate 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 Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane IAD - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    15h 14m
    CHF 248–912

  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 Luganotrain train
    14h 47m
    CHF 427–804

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

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Duration11hAverage Duration
TicketCHF 314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,831 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lugano, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Lugano. However, you can fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano. 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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, then take the train to Lugano.

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