There are 8 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charles by plane, taxi, subway, bus, train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi
1h 56m$142–430Drive 230.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charlescar 230.1 mi
4h 21m$42–61Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Charlestaxi
4h$169–636Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus
- Take the taxi from Norfolk to Cape Charlestaxi
7h$151–218Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
- Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar
7h 18m$65–143Train, drive via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
- Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar
7h 48m$66–143Subway, train, drive
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newport Newstrain
- Drive from Newport News to Cape Charlescar
8h 28m$69–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Cape Charles230.1 mi
4h 21m
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charles is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charles is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 56m and costs $140 - $430.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Cape Charles is 197 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charles without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charles, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charles is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charles.
There are 48+ hotels available in Cape Charles.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Cape Charles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Cape Charles, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Cape Charles. However, you can fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) then take the taxi to Cape Charles. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- 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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Cape Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
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