There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Mecca by plane, bus, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jeddah, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jeddah (JED)plane DCA - JED
- Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus
19h 39mSAR 2,552–8,128Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jeddah (JED)plane IAD - JED
- Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus
16h 47mSAR 1,509–3,945Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane IAD - TIF
- Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus
25h 8mSAR 2,174–5,130Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jeddah (JED)plane JFK - JED
- Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus
19h 7mSAR 1,713–3,809Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)plane IAD - MED
- Take the train from Madinah to Makkahtrain
19h 57mSAR 1,833–4,694Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Jeddah (JED)plane RIC - JED
- Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus
26h 8mSAR 1,765–6,243
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jeddah (JED) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Mecca is to train and fly and bus which costs 1700﷼ - 3900﷼ and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Mecca is to subway and fly and bus which takes 16h 47m and costs 1500﷼ - 4000﷼.
The distance between Washington and Mecca is 10669 km.
It takes approximately 19h 39m to get from Washington to Mecca, including transfers.
Mecca is 8h ahead of Washington. It is currently 4:39 PM in Washington and 12:39 AM in Mecca.
There are 691+ hotels available in Mecca.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
There is no direct connection from Washington to Mecca. However, you can fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. 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 Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jeddah via Boston, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,400–8,000
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jeddah via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,700–6,000
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jeddah via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,300–4,300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,800–6,500
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jeddah via Boston, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,800–6,000
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jeddah via Boston, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,400–8,000
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,400–3,800
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jeddah via Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,600–3,900
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Taif Regional Airport via Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,000–4,900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,100–2,900
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jeddah via Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,200–3,000
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport via Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,600–4,200
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport via Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,700–4,300
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jeddah via Philadelphia, Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,600–6,000
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jeddah via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,300–5,500
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Taif Regional Airport via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,900–7,000
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jeddah via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,700–4,200
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,500–6,000
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jeddah via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,500–4,500
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Jeddah via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,100–3,400
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jeddah via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,800–4,900
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Taif Regional Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 55m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,600–7,500
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Taif Regional Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SAR 2,800–8,500
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Jeddah via Philadelphia, Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,600–6,000
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 9–10
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- SAR 9–10
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 9–10
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- SAR 9–10
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 9–10
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- SAR 9–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 190–2,700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- SAR 190–1,900
- First Class
- SAR 750–2,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 460–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920000329
- [email protected]
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Madinah to Makkah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 100–315
- Schedules at
- sar.hhr.sa
- Economy
- SAR 100–150
- Business
- SAR 180–260
- Phone
- + 966 920020590
- [email protected]
- Website
- nwbus.sa
Bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 40–60
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
Bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 40–60
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
Bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 35–60
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
- Book at
- booking.nwbus.sa
Bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 40–60
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
Bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SAR 40–60
- Schedules at
- nwbus.sa
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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