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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Cork 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 Corktrain train
    12h 43m
    €411–1,543

  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 Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    13h 38m
    €205–799

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

    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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane IAD - ORK
    13h 2m
    €292–1,116

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

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BWI - ORK
    16h 7m
    €362–1,900

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

    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 Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane IAD - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    15h 53m
    €276–1,037

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,445.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Cork. 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, then take the train to Cork. 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, then take the line 226 bus to Langford Row.

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