There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Mexico City by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane DCA - MEX
6h 25m$3,700–16,000Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus 453
- Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Telephone Rd to Terminal de Autobuses de Nuevo Laredobus
- Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus
44h 38m$7,403–10,949Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus
- Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus
2d 4h$10,242–19,313Drive 3,678.6 km
- Drive from Washington to Mexico Citycar 3,678.6 km
42h 33m$7,155–10,334Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane IAD - MEX
7h 33m$7,542–15,045Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - San Luis de la Pazbus
- Take the bus from San Luis de la Paz to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2d 8h$7,053–10,676Train, bus via San Antonio
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus
- Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus
2d 10h$11,542–23,213Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2d 17h$10,365–21,636
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Mexico City is to bus which costs $7000 - $11000 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Mexico City is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $3700 - $16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Mexico City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña via Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride, Houston - Telephone Rd and Nuevo Laredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 38m.
The distance between Washington and Mexico City is 3024 km. The road distance is 3678.6 km.
The best way to get from Washington to Mexico City without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 44h 38m and costs $7000 - $11000.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Mexico City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Mexico City is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $3700 - $16000. Alternatively, you can bus via Houston, which costs $7000 - $11000 and takes 44h 38m.
There is no direct flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 42m and has one stopover.
Washington to Mexico City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Mexico City, Mexico?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride, Houston - Telephone Rd, and Nuevo Laredo in around 44h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,700–16,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4,000–17,000
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–10,000
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–10,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,000–12,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,000–12,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2,600–6,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,000–12,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2,600–6,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,500–2,500
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1,300–2,100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Mexico City is 2h behind Washington. It is currently 1:32 PM in Washington and 11:32 AM in Mexico City.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Mexico City is 3679 km. It takes approximately 42h 33m to drive from Washington to Mexico City.
American Airlines, Aeroméxico, United Airlines and Delta offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport Airport.
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