There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Atlantic Beach by plane, bus, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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.
Fly, bus, taxi
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus
- Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Atlantic Beachtaxi
4h 44m$205–700Drive 336.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Atlantic Beachcar 336.1 mi
6h 32m$62–89Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the bus from Wilson to Morehead Citybus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 45m$124–231Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wilson to Morehead Citybus
10h 40m$89–153
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Atlantic Beach is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Atlantic Beach is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 4h 44m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Atlantic Beach. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Morehead City via Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Washington and Atlantic Beach is 421 miles. The road distance is 338.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Atlantic Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Washington to Atlantic Beach, including transfers.
Washington to Atlantic Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Atlantic Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Atlantic Beach is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Washington to Atlantic Beach.
There are 437+ hotels available in Atlantic Beach.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Atlantic Beach, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Atlantic Beach via Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, Wilson, and Morehead City in around 10h 40m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- 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 Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Morehead City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Morehead City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Prestige Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-787-6556
- Website
- prestigetaxiservices.com
Tarheel Taxi
- Phone
- +1-910-938-8989
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