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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Svalbard by subway, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

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    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 Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane IAD - LYR
    20h 39m
    $373–1,219

  2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane DCA - LYR
    22h 17m
    $695–2,188

  3. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane RIC - LYR
    27h 47m
    $424–1,358

  4. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    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 Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane JFK - LYR
    21h 49m
    $655–1,837

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane EWR - LYR
    23h 9m
    $541–1,099

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice a week.

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