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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Puducherry by plane, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DCA - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    25h 1m
    ₹61,995–152,058

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    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 Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IAD - COK
    3. Take the bus from Aluva to Indira Gandi Statuebus bus
    33h 56m
    ₹39,043–93,115

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    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 Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IAD - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    26h 53m
    ₹50,603–73,755

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Pondicherry

    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 Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IAD - PNY
    31h 49m
    ₹45,483–121,055

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PHL - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    29h 39m
    ₹64,273–231,033

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    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 Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane IAD - BLR
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Pondicherrytrain train
    33h 42m
    ₹47,568–153,065

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    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 Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IAD - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Villupuram Jntrain train
    33h 55m
    ₹42,023–103,705

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration21h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹61,625Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Puducherry, India?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Puducherry. However, you can fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 16115 train to Tambaram, take the train to Villupuram Jn, then take the line 06799 train to Pondicherry. 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 Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Trisulam, take the line 16115 train to Tambaram, take the train to Villupuram Jn, then take the line 06799 train to Pondicherry.

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