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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Sligo by plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dublin Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane DCA - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train
    13h 45m
    €388–1,730

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Dublin 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 Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IAD - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train
    14h 36m
    €228–644

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane DCA - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Sligo Markievicz Roadbus bus
    15h 3m

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    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 Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane IAD - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 32m
    €245–925

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane PHL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train
    15h 50m
    €362–1,328

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    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 Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane IAD - CFN
    3. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 53m
    €298–1,238

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€278Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Sligo. However, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Sligo. Alternatively, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station, walk to Galway Cathedral, then take the bus to Sligo Markievicz Road.

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