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 52m$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 Greyhound US0310D / ...
8h 17m$33–67Bus 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 49m$107–671Train 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$38–114Bus 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 9m$938–1,687
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. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Atlantic City, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
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 52m.
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 52m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 52m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 8h 17m.
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 Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 5h 52m. 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, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- 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
- $60–430
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- 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
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- 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
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- 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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