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How to get fromDana Point to Washingtonby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Dana Point to Washington by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    9h 7m
    $292–1,139

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $154–1,061

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    2d 15h
    $311–1,996

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $310–720

  5. Drive 2,614.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Washingtoncar car 2,614.7 mi
    43h 7m
    $478–690

  6. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    9h 6m
    $453–1,827

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    9h 42m
    $265–1,035

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    9h 54m
    $334–697

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $245–1,529

  10. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PSP - IAD
    4. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    11h 20m

Dana Point to Washington by bus, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 2d 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Golden Lantern to Washington Union Station via Newport Trans Ctr Dock 4, Ring-Brea Mall, Temple Ave and S Campus Dr, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Dallas Bus Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 2d 18h.

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