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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Sligo by plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane DCA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    13h 36m
    €694–1,484

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

    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IAD - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    14h 23m
    €203–731

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DCA - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Sligo Markieviczbus bus
    14h 36m
    €418–1,497

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    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 Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane IAD - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus
    14h 38m
    €285–1,120

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane PHL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Drumcondra to Sligotrain train
    15h 43m
    €488–1,083

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration10h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,669.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Sligo. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 15, take the line 41 bus to Drumcondra Stn, walk to Drumcondra, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the bus to Galway Ceannt, walk to Galway Cathdrl, then take the bus to Sligo Markievicz.

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