What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Lake Michigan?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 17h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Lake Michigan?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Lake Michigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

How far is it from Washington to Lake Michigan?

The distance between Washington and Lake Michigan is 602 miles. The road distance is 690.9 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Lake Michigan without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 17h 47m and costs $120 - $220.

Where do I catch the Washington to Lake Michigan bus from?

Washington to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Lake Michigan?

The best way to get from Washington to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 17h 47m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $400 and takes 17h 52m.

How long is the flight from Washington to Lake Michigan?

The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Traverse City Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Washington to Lake Michigan bus arrive?

Washington to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Lake Michigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lake Michigan is 691 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Washington to Lake Michigan.

Which airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Traverse City Airport?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Traverse City Airport.

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Q: How long does it take to get from Washington to Lake Michigan?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DCA - TVC
1h 59m
$110–700
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
3h 5m
$90–506
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 47m
$120–216
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
17h 52m
$176–393
Drive 686.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Chicagocar 686.9 mi
11h 56m
$126–182
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
2h 10m
$250–1,500
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
2h 43m
$151–855
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
3h 42m
$142–1,395

Washington to Lake Michigan by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 598.3 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 17h 25m.

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