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How to get fromWashington to Galwayby plane, bus, train, or subway

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DCA - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    11h 19m
    €397–1,472

  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 Galwaytrain train
    13h 58m
    €201–739

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane DCA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    13h 11m
    €692–1,492

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    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 bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    15h 19m
    €268–1,024

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

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Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket€380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,380.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Galway. However, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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