There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Bois Blanc Island by plane, car ferry, subway, train, night bus, bus 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.
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Cheapest option
Train, bus, car ferry via Grand Rapids • 32h 14m
7 alternative options
Bus, car ferry • 30h 25m
Train, bus, car ferry • 31h 16m
Drive, car ferry • 13h 23m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Bois Blanc Island is to drive and car ferry which costs $150 - $290 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Bois Blanc Island is to train and fly and car ferry which takes 7h 35m and costs $210 - $1,000.
The distance between Washington and Bois Blanc Island is 644 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Bois Blanc Island without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 30h 25m and costs $190 - $490.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Washington to Bois Blanc Island, including transfers.
There are 50+ hotels available in Bois Blanc Island. Prices start at $65 USD per night.
- Distance: 644 miles
- Duration: 8h 6m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Bois Blanc Island, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Washington to Bois Blanc Island. However, you can take the subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, take the walk to Reagan Washington airport, fly to Pellston, take the taxi to Cheboygan, MI, then take the car ferry to Bois Blanc Island. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, take the walk to Washington Dulles airport, fly to Pellston, take the taxi to Cheboygan, MI, then take the car ferry to Bois Blanc Island.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Flights from Washington Dulles to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $460
Flights from Baltimore to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $480
Flights from Baltimore to Pellston via Rochester, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $500
Flights from Baltimore to Pellston via Grand Rapids, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $500
Flights from Baltimore to Pellston via Pittsburgh, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $500
Flights from Baltimore to Pellston via Columbus, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $470
Flights from Reagan Washington to Sault Ste Marie via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $460
Flights from Reagan Washington to Sault Ste Marie via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $460
Flights from Reagan Washington to Alpena via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $460
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $3 - $6
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $1 - $100
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $14 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $50 - $150
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Senior / Disabled
- $1 - $5
- Standard Fare
- $2 - $9
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $340
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $9 - $110
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $17 - $180
- Business Seat - Adult
- $18 - $200
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $30 - $130
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $60 - $270
- First Class - Adult
- $60 - $340
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $1 - $16
- Child Coach - short notice
- $7 - $19
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $10 - $35
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $11 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $10 - $24
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - short notice
- $28 - $55
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $6 - $65
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $100
- Child Coach - short notice
- $50 - $90
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $45 - $160
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $50 - $160
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $70 - $190
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $95 - $310
- Business Seat - short notice
- $100 - $320
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $85 - $240
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $8 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $24 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $19 - $65
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $21 - $65
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $28 - $55
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $40 - $130
- Business Seat - short notice
- $45 - $120
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $25 - $110
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $7 - $35
- Child Coach - short notice
- $22 - $35
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $18 - $60
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $20 - $60
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $25 - $50
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $110
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $21 - $100
- Phone
- +1 800-292-3831
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Night bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $18
- Website
- https://www.indiantrails.com/
- Children 2-16
- $4 - $6
- College students
- $7 - $10
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $6 - $9
Bus from Alpena, MI to Mackinaw City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $50
- Website
- https://www.indiantrails.com/
- Children 2-16
- $8 - $12
- College students
- $12 - $17
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $12 - $18
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Pellston, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $150
- Website
- https://www.indiantrails.com/
- Children 2-16
- $23 - $35
- College students
- $28 - $40
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $30 - $50
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alanson, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $120
- Website
- https://www.indiantrails.com/
- Children 2-16
- $19 - $26
- College students
- $23 - $35
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $27 - $40
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Pellston, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $120
- Website
- https://www.indiantrails.com/
- Children 2-16
- $19 - $27
- College students
- $24 - $35
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $28 - $40
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-544-2383
- Website
- hoosierride.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Kalamazoo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17 - $30
- Book at
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI - Amtrak to Pellston, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- plaunttransportation.com
Car ferry from Cheboygan, MI to Bois Blanc Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $80
- Website
- https://plaunttransportation.com/
- Schedules at
- https://plaunttransportation.com/schedule
- Adult
- $22
- child
- $15
- car
- $80
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