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There are 8 ways to get from Germantown to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve by plane, taxi, bus, car or train

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Fly Washington Dulles to Alamosa, taxi  •  9h 58m

  1. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Alamosa (ALS) IAD - ALS
  2. Take a taxi from Alamosa to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

$323 - $1,050

Cheapest option

Bus, drive  •  47h 56m

  1. Take the bus from Frederick, Md to Pittsburgh, Pa
  2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Denver, Co
  3. Take the bus from Denver, Co to Walsenburg
  4. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

$201 - $290

6 alternative options

Fly Reagan Washington to Alamosa, taxi  •  10h 26m

  1. Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Alamosa (ALS) DCA - ALS
  2. Take a taxi from Alamosa to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

$257 - $793

Bus to Baltimore, fly to Alamosa, taxi  •  10h 12m

  1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb
  2. Fly from Baltimore (BWI) to Alamosa (ALS) BWI - ALS
  3. Take a taxi from Alamosa to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

$333 - $1,139

Fly Washington Dulles to Colorado Springs, bus, drive  •  11h 28m

  1. Fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Colorado Springs (COS) IAD - COS
  2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs, Co to Walsenburg
  3. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

$235 - $792

Train, bus, drive  •  44h

  1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raton Amtrak Station
  3. Take the bus from Raton to Walsenburg
  4. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

$261 - $753

Train, bus Burlington Trailways, drive  •  2 days 5h

  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis Amtrak Station
  2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Denver, CO
  3. Take the bus from Denver, Co to Walsenburg
  4. Drive from Walsenburg to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

$274 - $541

Drive  •  29h 8m

  1. Drive from Germantown to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve 1736.4 miles

$170 - $250

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The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 29h 8m.

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The quickest way to get from Germantown to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is to fly and taxi which costs $320 - $1,100 and takes 9h 58m.

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The distance between Germantown and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is 1534 miles. The road distance is 1736.4 miles.

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It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Germantown to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, including transfers.

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There is no direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Alamosa Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 15m and has one stopover.

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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is 2h behind Germantown. It is currently 1:22 AM in Germantown and 11:22 PM in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is 1736 miles. It takes approximately 29h 8m to drive from Germantown to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

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Boutique Air and United Airlines offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Alamosa Airport.

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  • Distance: 1534 miles
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Germantown, MD, USA and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Germantown to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. However, you can take the line 100 bus to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East, take the walk to SHADY GROVE station, take the subway to FARRAGUT NORTH station, take the walk to FARRAGUT WEST station, take the subway to WIEHLE-RESTON EAST station, take the walk to Wiehle-Reston East Station, take the bus to Washington Dulles Airport - arrivals door 4, take the walk to Washington Dulles airport, fly to Alamosa, then take the taxi to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East, take the walk to SHADY GROVE station, take the subway to FARRAGUT NORTH station, take the walk to FARRAGUT WEST station, take the subway to NATIONAL AIRPORT station, take the walk to Reagan Washington airport, fly to Alamosa, then take the taxi to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Airlines
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Alamosa via Denver
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $900
Flights from Washington Dulles to Alamosa via Kansas City, Denver
Ave. Duration
9h 10m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $900
Flights from Washington Dulles to Alamosa via Cleveland, Denver
Ave. Duration
9h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $900
Flights from Washington Dulles to Alamosa via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
Ave. Duration
10h 2m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $900
Flights from Washington Dulles to Alamosa via Newark, Denver
Ave. Duration
11h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$230 - $950
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
Ave. Duration
9h 11m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Newark, Denver
Ave. Duration
10h 43m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$230 - $950
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Houston, Denver
Ave. Duration
11h 2m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $1,000
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Denver
Ave. Duration
7h 42m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$150 - $650
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Cleveland, Denver
Ave. Duration
10h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$210 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Nashville, Denver
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Philadelphia, Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$220 - $850
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Minneapolis, Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 30m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$200 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Detroit, Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 32m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$200 - $850
Flights from Baltimore to Alamosa via Denver
Ave. Duration
7h
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$250 - $1,000
Flights from Baltimore to Alamosa via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
Ave. Duration
10h 24m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$230 - $1,000
Flights from Baltimore to Alamosa via Houston, Denver
Ave. Duration
12h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$270 - $1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles to Colorado Springs via Denver
Ave. Duration
5h 59m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles to Colorado Springs via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
6h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $1,100
Boutique Air
Website
boutiqueair.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Denver
Ave. Duration
7h 42m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$150 - $650
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Nashville, Denver
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Philadelphia, Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$220 - $850
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Minneapolis, Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 30m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$200 - $900
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alamosa via Detroit, Denver
Ave. Duration
8h 32m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$200 - $850
Flights from Baltimore to Alamosa via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$260 - $950
Frontier Airlines
Website
flyfrontier.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Colorado Springs
Ave. Duration
3h 52m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$170 - $700
Flights from Washington Dulles to Colorado Springs via Orlando
Ave. Duration
7h 40m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$230 - $900
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Colorado Springs via Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
6h 27m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $1,100
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles to Colorado Springs via Atlanta
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $1,100
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 215-856-7924
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
17h 16m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$100 - $300
Website
amtrak.com
Coach Seat
$100 - $160
Flexi Coach Seat
$180 - $270
Business Coach Seat
$210 - $300
Room
$430 - $600
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raton Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
20h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$140 - $420
Website
amtrak.com
Coach Seat
$140 - $210
Flexi Coach Seat
$250 - $370
Business Coach Seat
$300 - $420
Room
$550 - $800
Train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
18h 15m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$100 - $290
Website
amtrak.com
Coach Seat
$100 - $150
Flexi Coach Seat
$180 - $260
Business Coach Seat
$200 - $290
Room
$410 - $600
Ticket machine
Source: Wisc.edu
Capitol Limited en route
Source: Wikipedia
Capitol Limited bedroom
Source: Discuss Amtrak Trains Forum
Standard Amtrak coach interior
Source: Wiki Travel
Standard Amtrak train
Source: Wikipedia
Bus operators
Maryland Transit
Phone
1-866-743-3682
Website
mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$1 - $5
Schedules at
mta.maryland.gov
MTA Bus
Source: Wikipedia
MTA Bus
Source: Wikipedia
MTA Bus
Source: Wikipedia
MTA Bus
Source: Wikipedia
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Colorado Springs, Co to Walsenburg
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$15 - $21
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$15 - $21
Flexible
$30 - $50
Bus from Raton to Walsenburg
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$12 - $17
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$12 - $17
Flexible
$30 - $45
Bus from Frederick, Md to Pittsburgh, Pa
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$29 - $40
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$29 - $40
Flexible
$50 - $75
Bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Denver, Co
Ave. Duration
33h 10m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$140 - $200
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$140 - $200
Flexible
$200 - $290
Bus from Denver, Co to Walsenburg
Ave. Duration
3h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$22 - $30
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$22 - $30
Flexible
$40 - $65
Greyhound interior
Source: Flickr
Greyhound exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Greyhound exterior
Source: Wikipedia
Burlington Trailways
Website
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Denver, CO
Ave. Duration
25h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$140 - $200
Schedules at
burlingtontrailways.com
Book at
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus exterior
Source: Burlington Trailways
Bus exterior
Source: Burlington Trailways
Bus exterior
Source: Burlington Trailways
Bus exterior
Source: Burlington Trailways
Other operators
Taxi from Alamosa to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Ave. Duration
43m
Estimated price
$100 - $130

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