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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
    13h 23m
    €368–1,386

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

    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 Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane IAD - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    17h 34m
    €206–792

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

    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 Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane IAD - ORK
    15h 21m
    €326–1,113

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

    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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IAD - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    13h 39m
    €233–652

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BWI - SNN
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train
    15h 49m
    €256–1,396

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€343Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Station, 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 225 bus to Cork Bus Station.

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