Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Punta del Esteby plane, bus, subway, or train

Find Transport to Punta del Este

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Punta del Este by plane, bus, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Carrasco International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane DCA - MVD
    2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    16h 1m
    $578–1,995

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport, bus

    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 Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane IAD - MVD
    3. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    18h 24m
    $391–1,415

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Punta Del Este Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)plane plane DCA - PDP
    19h 27m
    $976–3,359

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane BWI - MVD
    3. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    17h 24m
    $441–2,157

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Carrasco International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD)plane plane RIC - MVD
    3. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Carrasco to Terminal Punta del Estebus bus
    19h 17m
    $467–1,642

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Carrasco International Airport (MVD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration17h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$569Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Washington to Punta del Este.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,591.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 1m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Punta del Este, Uruguay?

American Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, and four other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Uruguay

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound