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How to get fromWashington to Tehrānby plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Tehrān by plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane DCA - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    20h 55m
    $1,341–3,810

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

    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 Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane IAD - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    20h 2m
    $754–2,305

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane PHL - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    26h 12m
    $1,348–2,792

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane EWR - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    22h 5m
    $822–2,341

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,258.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 55m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Tehrān, Iran?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Tehrān. However, you can fly to Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān. 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 Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān.

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