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How to get fromWashington to Corkby plane, train, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Cork by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DCA - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    12h 21m
    €415–1,557

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IAD - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    13h 34m
    €205–749

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane IAD - ORK
    12h 59m
    €282–1,116

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Shannon 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 Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane IAD - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    15h 49m
    €276–1,037

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,445.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Cork. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Limerick Colbert, walk to Limerick, take the train to Limerick Junction, then take the train to Cork. 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 Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn.

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