There are 6 ways to get from Ball State University to Washington by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or subway
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Bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
4h 54m$186–1,036Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus
15h 43m$90–182Bus, train
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Muncie
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
20h 53m$182–402Drive 522.7 mi
- Drive from Ball State University to Washingtoncar 522.7 mi
10h 15m$96–138Bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 47m$388–694Bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 45m$168–1,028
Ball State University to Washington by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ball State University to Washington is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ball State University to Washington is to bus and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ball State University to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN and arriving at Washington Union Station via Indianapolis and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
The distance between Ball State University and Washington is 574 miles. The road distance is 525.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ball State University to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Ball State University to Washington, including transfers.
Ball State University to Washington bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN station.
Ball State University to Washington bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ball State University to Washington is 526 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Ball State University to Washington.
There are 1777+ hotels available in Washington.
What companies run services between Ball State University, IN, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ball State University to Washington Union Station via Muncie Ball State Univ, IN, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 15h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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