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How to get fromWashington to Tikalby plane, shuttle, car, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Tikal by plane, shuttle, car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane DCA - BZE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    10h 32m

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mundo Maya Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane DCA - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    10h 47m
    $241–893

  3. Drive  4,603.4 km

    1. Drive from Washington to Tikalcar car 4,603.4 km
    2d 7h
    $556–802

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    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 Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane IAD - BZE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    13h 19m

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane BWI - BZE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    13h 25m

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,833.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Tikal. However, you can fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE), walk to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport, take the shuttle to San Ignacio, take the shuttle to Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington to Tikal in around 2d 7h.

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