There are 10 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Island by subway, plane, taxi, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi
best- 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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
- Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Topsail Islandtaxi
4h 13m$174–666Drive 351.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Islandcar 351.8 mi
6h 45m$65–93Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane IAD - MYR
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
- Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Islandtaxi
7h$448–1,465Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi
11h 11m$158–281Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi
11h 52m$132–238Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi
7h 56m$148–455Train, bus, taxi via Fayetteville
- Take the train from Alexandria to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
- Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Topsail Islandtaxi
11h 49m$191–346Train, bus, taxi via Jacksonville
- Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi
11h 55m$194–326Bus, taxi via Chesapeake
- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi
12h 30m$122–203Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Topsail Island351.8 mi
6h 45m
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Island is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Island is to subway and fly and taxi which takes 4h 13m and costs $170 - $700.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Topsail Island is 387 miles. The road distance is 353.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Island without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 11h 11m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Island, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Island is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Island.
There are 707+ hotels available in Topsail Island.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Topsail Island. 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 Topsail Island, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Topsail Island. However, 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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM), then take the taxi to Topsail Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Myrtle Beach (MYR), take the taxi to Myrtle Beach Bus Station, take the bus to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, then take the taxi to Topsail Island.
- Website
- aa.com
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
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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 Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Topsail Island
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $55–110
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
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