Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Tehrān

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Tehrān 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 Tehran International 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
    18h 45m
    $845–1,189

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

    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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane plane IAD - THR
    27h 39m
    $473–1,604

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Tehran International Airport, bus

    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 Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane IAD - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    20h 23m
    $484–1,405

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Tehran International Airport, 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
    21h 6m
    $590–1,483

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Tehran International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane JFK - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    21h 22m
    $509–1,310

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$659Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Washington to Tehrān.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,258.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 45m

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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Iran

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