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How to get fromWashington to Lipariby plane, shuttle, ferry, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Lipari by plane, shuttle, ferry, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DCA - CTA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Lipariferry ferry
    18h 22m
    €434–1,225

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

    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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane IAD - PMO
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Lipariferry ferry
    19h 21m
    €382–619

  3. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane IAD - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Lipariferry ferry
    17h 17m
    €454–1,359

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, shuttle, ferry

    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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane IAD - CTA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo - Portoshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Milazzo - Molo Marullo to Lipariferry ferry
    19h 14m
    €436–658

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,844.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 22m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lipari, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Lipari. However, you can fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the shuttle to Milazzo - Porto, walk to Milazzo - Molo Marullo, then take the ferry to Lipari. 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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Lipari.

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