Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Saintesby plane, train or subway

Find Transport to Saintes

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeDCA - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
    14h 8m
    €415–1,559

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, 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
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)planeIAD - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
    16h 38m
    €316–709

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)planeDCA - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
    14h 21m
    €403–1,516

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeIAD - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
    16h 5m
    €327–632

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planePHL - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
    18h 9m
    €461–1,514

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket€400Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Saintes. However, you can fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the vehicle to Gare Saint-Jean, walk to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, then take the train to Saintes. Alternatively, 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 Saintes.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Washington

Trips to Saintes

Popular routes