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How to get fromWashington to Arcachonby plane, train or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Arcachon by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane DCA - BOD
    2. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    15h 37m
    €589–1,264

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

    cheapest
    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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane IAD - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    14h 29m
    €362–977

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane PHL - BOD
    3. Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain train
    16h 39m
    €465–1,555

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€385Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Arcachon, France?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Arcachon. However, you can fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the line 39 bus to Gare de Pessac Alouette, walk to Pessac Alouette, then take the train to Arcachon. 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the line 39 bus to Gare de Pessac Alouette, walk to Pessac Alouette, then take the train to Arcachon.

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