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How to get fromWashington to Lamuby plane, bus, ferry, subway, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Lamu by plane, bus, ferry, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane DCA - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    25h 52m
    $1,156–2,862

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    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 Mombasa (MBA)plane plane IAD - MBA
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    26h 24m
    $642–2,161

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane JFK - MYD
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    28h 59m
    $813–1,945

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration24h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,786 km
  • Duration: 25h 52m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Lamu. However, you can fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. 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 Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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