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How to get fromWashington to Cape Cod and Islandsby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Cape Cod and Islands by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Nantucket Memorial Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)plane plane DCA - ACK
    1h 31m
    $120–750

  2. Drive  465.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Barnstablecar car 465.6 mi
    9h 4m
    $85–123

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    9h 29m
    $278–420

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2605
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
    11h 57m
    $104–164

  5. Fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)plane plane DCA - MVY
    1h 23m
    $120–800

  6. Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane plane DCA - HYA
    1h 40m
    $110–750

  7. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DCA - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Hyannis Transportation Centerbus bus
    4h 17m
    $483–1,145

  8. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Providence to Hyannisbus bus
    12h 15m
    $105–188

Washington to Cape Cod and Islands by train and bus

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cape Cod and Islands, MA, USA?

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Hyannis Transportation Center via Boston and Boston South Buses in around 11h 57m.

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