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How to get fromWashington to Fair Isleby plane, ferry, subway or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Fair Isle by plane, ferry, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane DCA - LSI
    2. Take the ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    21h 53m

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

    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 ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    21h 39m

  3. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, ferry

    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 ferry from Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    22h 3m

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£716Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Fair Isle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Fair Isle. However, you can fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the line 6 bus to Pier, walk to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal. 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 line 6 bus to Pier, walk to Grutness Shetland Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Fair Isle Shetland Ferry Terminal.

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