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How to get fromWashington DC to Cape Charlesby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Cape Charles by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    2. Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    3h 29m
    $163–594

  2. Drive 209.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Washington DC to Cape Charlescar car 209.4 mi
    4h 26m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus N2601 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Norfolk to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $142–187

  4. Train, drive via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Newport Newstrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar car
    6h 47m
    $68–140

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    3. Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    $137–403

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3. Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $149–1,002

  7. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Newport Newstrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar car
    6h 49m
    $68–140

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Washington DC to Cape Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Cape Charles, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington DC to Cape Charles. However, you can walk to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, take the subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria, walk to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then take the taxi to Cape Charles. Alternatively, you can walk to 13 St NW+G St NW, take the bus to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Norfolk, then take the taxi to Cape Charles.

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