There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Cape Hatteras National Seashore by car, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive 277.8 mi
best- Drive from Washington to Whalebone Junction Information Stationcar 277.8 mi
5h 8m$51–74Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Hatteras National Seashorecar
4h 21m$91–517Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Hatteras National Seashorecar
6h 2m$67–333Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, drive
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
- Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cape Hatteras National Seashorecar
5h 55m$72–925
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cape Hatteras National Seashore is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cape Hatteras National Seashore is to fly and drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $90 - $550.
The distance between Washington and Cape Hatteras National Seashore is 279 miles. The road distance is 279.4 miles.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive 279.4 miles from Washington to Whalebone Junction Information Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cape Hatteras National Seashore is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Washington to Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
There are 541+ hotels available in Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC, USA?
You can drive from Washington to Whalebone Junction Information Station in around 5h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide














