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How to get fromWashington to Palm Islandby plane, ferry, subway, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Palm Island by plane, ferry, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Townsville Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane DCA - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    28h 54m
    $1,518–6,164

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    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 Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane IAD - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    31h 34m
    $954–4,405

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BWI - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    31h 27m
    $1,104–5,666

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    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 Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane IAD - PPP
    3. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Palm Island Jettyferry ferry
    37h 55m
    $1,479–7,105

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration27h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,517Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,362.1 km
  • Duration: 28h 54m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Palm Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Palm Island. However, you can fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty. 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 Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Palm Island Jetty.

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