How far is it from Washington to Assateague Island?

The distance between Washington and Assateague Island is 164 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Assateague Island without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Assateague Island without a car is to train and bus and travel which takes 4h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Washington to Assateague Island?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Washington to Assateague Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Assateague Island?

There are 361+ hotels available in Assateague Island.

Washington to Assateague Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Assateague Island by train, bus, unknown, car, car ferry, or plane

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Train, bus, travel
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1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Salisbury, MDbus
3. Walk from Salisbury, MD to Assateague Islandunknown
4h 21m
Drive, car ferry, travel
1. Drive from Washington to Scotland Wharfcar
2. Take the car ferry from Scotland Wharf to Jamestowncarferry
3. Walk from Jamestown to Assateague Islandunknown
6h 43m
Fly, bus, travel
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Salisbury, MDbus
3. Walk from Salisbury, MD to Assateague Islandunknown
5h 20m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - Greyhound Bus Terminal Downtown to Ocean City, MDbus
3. Walk from Ocean City, MD to Assateague Islandunknown
6h 14m
Train, bus, travel via Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Inc
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Salisbury, MDbus
3. Take the bus from Calvert Street to Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Incbus 452 / ...
4. Walk from Wor. Co. Commission on Aging Inc to Assateague Islandunknown
6h 29m

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

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Assateague Island. However, you can 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 to Assateague Island via Scotland Wharf and Jamestown in around 6h 43m.

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