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How to get fromWashington to Cape Lookout National Seashoreby plane, bus, unknown, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Cape Lookout National Seashore by plane, bus, unknown, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DCA - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Walk from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Shackleford Banks West Endunknown unknown
    5h 4m

  2. Train, bus, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Morehead Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Morehead City to Cape Lookout National Seashoreunknown unknown
    9h 23m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Morehead Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Morehead City to Cape Lookout National Seashoreunknown unknown
    11h 18m

  4. Drive, car ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Washington to Davis, NCcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Davis, NC to South Core Banks, Great Island, NCcarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from South Core Banks, Great Island, NC to Cape Lookoutunknown unknown
    7h 45m

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cape Lookout National Seashore, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Cape Lookout National Seashore. However, you can fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), take the taxi to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, take the bus to Jacksonville Bus Stop, then travel to Shackleford Banks West End. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Cape Lookout National Seashore via Wilson, Wilson, and Morehead City in around 9h 23m.

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