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How to get fromWashington to Pellaby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Pella by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi taxi
    3h 42m
    $363–1,329

  2. Drive 973.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Pellacar car 973.4 mi
    17h 25m
    $178–257

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Monroebus bus
    24h 9m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Oskaloosabus bus
    26h 19m
    $364–708

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, taxi

    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 Des Moines (DSM)plane plane IAD - DSM
    3. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $252–843

  6. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Monroebus bus Btw 1401
    30h 15m

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 943.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Pella, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Pella via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and Monroe in around 24h 9m.

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