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Washington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Washington

With a population of 13,982, Washington is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Washington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Washington

Washington in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Washington in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Washington

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 37 miles from Washington. Columbia Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Washington. The train journey from Washington to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip. The train station in Washington is called Washington, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 44 miles from Washington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Washington, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Washington takes 345 miles and will cost you around $100. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 365 miles.

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 37 miles from Washington. Columbia Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Washington. The train journey from Washington to Chicago takes 4h 46m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kansas City, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 40m trip. The train station in Washington is called Washington, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 44 miles from Washington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Washington, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Washington takes 345 miles and will cost you around $100. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 365 miles.

Airports near Washington

COUColumbia Regional
STLLambert-St Louis
BLVBelleville

Airlines serving Washington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Washington

Most booked hotels in Washington

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River Sirens Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 85 reviews)
$167+
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Best Western Plus Washington Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 201 reviews)
$147+
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Inn at Elijah McLean's
4 stars
Excellent (8, 34 reviews)
$147+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Washington
2 stars
Good (7.6, 246 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Washington

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Washington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Washington is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Washington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Washington is Full-size (Nissan Maxima or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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