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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Killarney 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 Mallowtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    13h 51m
    €429–1,528

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    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 Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane IAD - KIR
    14h 12m
    €162–618

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

    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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane IAD - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    16h 25m
    €332–1,233

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IAD - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    14h 43m
    €309–903

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train

    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 Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane IAD - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    18h 48m
    €279–993

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BWI - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    17h 9m
    €399–1,917

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€401Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,476.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Killarney. 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, take the train to Mallow, then take the train to Killarney. 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, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Stn, walk to Cork, take the train to Mallow, then take the train to Killarney.

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