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How to get fromWashington to Papeeteby plane, subway, train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Papeete by plane, subway, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane DCA - PPT
    16h 15m
    $850–3,100

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    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 Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane IAD - PPT
    18h 22m
    $552–2,003

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane BWI - PPT
    18h 48m
    $652–2,945

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane DCA - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    22h 1m
    $809–2,554

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration17h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$883Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,802.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 15m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Papeete, French Polynesia?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 4 times a day.

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