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How to get fromWashington to The Plainsby bus, taxi, subway, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to The Plains by bus, taxi, subway, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 19th Street NW @ E St NW to University Commuter Lotbus bus 611 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from University Commuter Lot to The Plainstaxi taxi
    55 min
    $41–51

  2. Drive 45 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to The Plainscar car 45 mi
    51 min
    $9–12

  3. Subway, 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 S
    2. Take the taxi from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to The Plainstaxi taxi
    1h 25m
    $72–93

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to The Plainstaxi taxi 45 mi
    51 min
    $130–160

  5. Bus, taxi via 14th St @ Independence Ave SW

    1. Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to University Commuter Lotbus bus 612-War / ...
    2. Take the taxi from University Commuter Lot to The Plainstaxi taxi
    1h 14m
    $41–51

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 44.9 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and The Plains, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to The Plains. However, you can take the bus to University Commuter Lot then take the taxi to The Plains. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform then take the taxi to The Plains.

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