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There are 6 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 Rochelle Villetrain train
    15h 6m
    €415–1,508

  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
    16h 38m
    €309–1,164

  3. 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 Rochelle Villetrain train
    16h 14m
    €313–1,159

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle 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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane IAD - CDG
    3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain train
    4. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    15h 42m
    €370–1,017

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques 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 Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane plane IAD - RNS
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    19h 6m
    €526–1,841

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac 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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane IAD - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    17h 33m
    €373–1,050

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration16h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,152 km
  • Duration: 15h 6m

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 Ville. 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), walk to Aéroport, take the bus to Gare Sud, walk to Nantes, then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

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