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How to get fromWashington to La Rochelleby plane, train, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to La Rochelle by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane DCA - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    12h 53m
    €432–1,522

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane IAD - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    17h 4m
    €294–1,014

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane DCA - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    16h 20m
    €426–1,492

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane IAD - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    16h 12m
    €313–1,159

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,152 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and La Rochelle, France?

There is no direct connection from Washington to La Rochelle. However, you can fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), walk to Aéroport, take the bus to Gare Sud, walk to Nantes, then take the train to La Rochelle. Alternatively, you can fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the vehicle to Gare Saint-Jean, walk to Bordeaux St Jean, then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

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