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How to get fromWashington to Darwinby plane, subway, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Darwin by plane, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane DCA - DRW
    27h 36m
    $1,653–5,585

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane IAD - DRW
    30h 12m
    $1,039–3,749

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane BWI - DRW
    30h 6m
    $1,238–5,029

  4. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane RIC - DRW
    32h 13m
    $1,259–4,485

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PHL - DRW
    32h 14m
    $1,445–4,813

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration28h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,999.9 km
  • Duration: 27h 36m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Darwin, NT, Australia?

American Airlines, Qantas, and four other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 4 times a day.

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