What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Ocean City?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Ocean City is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Ocean City?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Ocean City is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Ocean City?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Ocean City, MD via Washington Union Station and Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Ocean City?

The distance between Washington DC and Ocean City is 168 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Ocean City without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Ocean City without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $45 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Ocean City?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Washington DC to Ocean City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Ocean City bus from?

Washington DC to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where does the Washington DC to Ocean City bus arrive?

Washington DC to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Ocean City?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Ocean City is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Washington DC to Ocean City.

Where can I stay near Ocean City?

There are 2460+ hotels available in Ocean City.

Washington DC to Ocean City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington DC to Ocean City by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Ocean City, MDbus Baltimore
5h 4m
$49–617
Drive 135.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington DC to Ocean Citycar 135.3 mi
2h 54m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown to Ocean City, MDbus Baltimore
6h 5m
$92–152

Washington DC to Ocean City by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 167.2 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Ocean City, MD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Ocean City, MD via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown in around 6h 5m.

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