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How to get fromWashington to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DCA - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    21h 24m

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, 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 Lerwick (LSI)plane plane IAD - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    16h 49m

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane BWI - LSI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    18h 11m

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£678Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,521.1 mi
  • Duration: 21h 24m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Shetland Islands. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. 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 Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End.

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