There are 9 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Outer Banks by plane, car, rideshare, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar
3h 44m$88–530Drive 302 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan-Washington-Airport-DCA to Outer Bankscar 302 mi
5h 46m$56–80Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar
5h 37m$65–341Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Outer Banks302 mi
5h 46mFly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar
5h 25m$605–1,189Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
- Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar
5h 47m$73–941Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
- Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar
6h 28m$132–621Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport, drive
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar
7h 1m$79–381Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
- Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar
7h 27m$89–406
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Outer Banks is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Outer Banks is to fly and drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $85 - $550.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Outer Banks is 259 miles. The road distance is 303.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Outer Banks without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 5h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Outer Banks, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Outer Banks is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Outer Banks.
There are 114+ hotels available in Outer Banks.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Outer Banks. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Outer Banks. However, you can fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Outer Banks
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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