There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Solon by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane DCA - CID
2h 49m$173–712Drive 899.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Soloncar 899.5 mi
15h 26m$165–238Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
22h 43m$191–289Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
23h 30m$272–553
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Solon is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Solon is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Solon. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 43m.
The distance between Washington and Solon is 817 miles. The road distance is 904.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Solon without a car is to bus which takes 22h 43m and costs $190 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Washington to Solon, including transfers.
Washington to Solon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Solon is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $290 and takes 22h 43m.
Washington to Solon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Solon is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 10:45 PM in Washington and 9:45 PM in Solon.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Solon, IA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Solon via Chicago Bus Station and Iowa City in around 22h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Solon is 905 miles. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Washington to Solon.
There are 73+ hotels available in Solon.