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How to get fromCarolina Beach to Washingtonby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carolina Beach to Washington by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ILM - DCA
    1h 54m
    $115–523

  2. Drive  370.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carolina Beach to Washingtoncar car 370.5 mi
    6h 30m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Alexandriatrain train Carolinian / ...
    9h 24m
    $131–245

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    10h 11m
    $79–128

  5. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    11h 41m
    $86–132

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Carolina Beach, NC, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carolina Beach to Washington Union Station via Monkey Junction, Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 10h 11m.

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