There are 6 ways to get from Ocean City to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 51m$36–684Drive 171.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ocean City to Washington DCcar 171.6 mi
3h 37m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 20m$36–81Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
6h 48m$102–621Train via New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 15m$48–124Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
7h 8m$936–2,580
Ocean City to Washington DC by bus, foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocean City to Washington DC is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ocean City to Washington DC is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocean City to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace and arriving at Washington Union Station via Atlantic City and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ocean City to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Ocean City and Washington DC is 216 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ocean City to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Ocean City to Washington DC, including transfers.
Ocean City to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlantic City station.
Ocean City to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ocean City to Washington DC is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Ocean City, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Washington DC via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace to Washington DC via Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave, Atlantic City, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $20–65
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $20–65
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More Questions & Answers
Ocean City to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Ocean City to Washington DC train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocean City to Washington DC is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ocean City to Washington DC.
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