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

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Shetland Islands by plane, taxi, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DCA - LSI
    2. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    19h 6m
    £702–2,469

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

    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 Lerwick (LSI)plane plane IAD - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    17h 20m
    £477–1,712

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane PHL - LSI
    3. Take the taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    17h 55m
    £592–2,070

  4. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Lerwick (LSI) to Shetland Islandstaxi taxi
    17h 6m
    £637–2,622

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,518.2 mi
  • Duration: 19h 6m

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) then take the taxi to Shetland Islands. 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), then take the taxi to Shetland Islands.

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