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How to get fromWashington to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Washington to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane DCA - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    23h 47m
    $1,272–3,132

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    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 Mombasa (MBA)plane plane IAD - MBA
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    26h 27m
    $692–2,061

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,786 km
  • Duration: 23h 47m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Lamu. However, you can fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. 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 Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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