How to travel from Santa Fe to Washington, United States of America

The distance between Santa Fe and Washington is around 1,754 miles (2,823km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Santa Fe to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Reagan Washington (DCA).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $355
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Rockville Amtrak.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Downtown Albuquerque then take the bus to Pittsburgh and then to Bethesda MD.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $270
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Washington.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance1,855 miles (2,986km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Fe and Washington

There are several options for getting from Santa Fe to Washington by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $250 and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $355.

The distance between Santa Fe and Washington is around 1,754 miles (2,823km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,597 miles (2,571km)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Santa Fe and Washington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to Washington is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $355.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Fe and Washington, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $250 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santa Fe and Washington. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santa Fe to Washington. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamy, Chicago Union Station and Rockville Amtrak. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Amtrak run train services between Santa Fe and Washington. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 18h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santa Fe and Washington. We recommend that you fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Reagan Washington (DCA). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santa Fe and Washington. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Reagan Washington (DCA) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 4h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Santa Fe to Washington. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Santa Fe to Washington typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and and arrive into Reagan Washington (DCA).

The closest major airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Washington. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Santa Fe and Washington. The distance is around 1,855 miles (2,986km) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Fe to Washington is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $355.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Fe and Washington

Transport options from Santa Fe to Washington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 25m
$355
hourly2,825km (1,756 miles)
Fly to Washington Dulles (IAD)5h 55m
$355
hourly2,823km (1,754 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
$365
hourly2,907km (1,806 miles)
Train
1 day 18h
$250
once daily3,305km (2,054 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 20h
$270
once a week3,200km (1,989 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
$185
on demand2,986km (1,855 miles)

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Airports near Washington

The following major airports near Washington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Washington
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Washington
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
28 miles (45km) from Washington