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How to get fromWashington DC to Assateague Islandby train, bus, unknown, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Assateague Island by train, bus, unknown, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Salisbury, MDbus bus
    3. Walk from Salisbury, MD to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    4h 49m

  2. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Scotland Wharfcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Scotland Wharf to Jamestowncarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Jamestown to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    6h 43m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown to Ocean City, MDbus bus
    3. Walk from Ocean City, MD to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    6h 39m

  4. Train, bus, travel via Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Inc

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Salisbury, MDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Calvert Street to Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Incbus bus 452 / ...
    4. Walk from Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Inc to Assateague Islandunknown unknown
    7h 7m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 164.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Assateague Island, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington DC to Assateague Island. However, you can walk to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, take the train to BWI Thurgood Marshall, walk to BWI Amtrak Station, take the bus to Salisbury, MD, then travel to Assateague Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Assateague Island via Scotland Wharf and Jamestown in around 6h 43m.

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