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How to get fromWashington to Island of Skyeby plane, bus, train, ferry, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Island of Skye by plane, bus, train, ferry, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DCA - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    17h 54m
    £418–999

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane IAD - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    20h 1m
    £201–708

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DCA - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    18h
    £384–1,382

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane IAD - INV
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Road Endbus bus
    18h 12m
    £235–850

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    19h 2m
    £388–925

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane PHL - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Crianlarichbus bus
    4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Mallaigtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    20h 36m
    £509–1,289

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,569.8 mi
  • Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Island of Skye. However, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Public Toilets, walk to Crianlarich, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Armadale Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the bus to Crianlarich, walk to Crianlarich, take the train to Mallaig, walk to Mallaig, then take the ferry to Armadale Ferry Terminal.

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