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How to get fromWashington to Deer Isleby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Deer Isle by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Bangor, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane DCA - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor International Airport to Ellsworth City Hallbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartmentsbus bus
    5h 51m
    $130–831

  2. Drive  678.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Deer Islecar car 678.1 mi
    13h 11m
    $124–179

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Islecar car
    14h 16m
    $297–452

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Islecar car
    16h 44m
    $133–206

  5. Fly to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Portland (PWM)plane plane DCA - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Drive from Lincolnville, ME to Deer Islecar car
    8h 18m
    $133–654

  6. Fly to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)plane plane DCA - BHB
    2. Take the taxi from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) to Deer Isletaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    $216–799

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Bangor Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor - Concord Coach to Ellsworth City Hallbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ellsworth City Hall to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartmentsbus bus
    16h 11m
    $293–565

  8. Train, Amtrak Thruway, drive via New York

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    5. Drive from Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland to Deer Islecar car
    16h 20m
    $346–587

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bangor (BGR) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Deer Isle, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Deer Isle. However, you can fly to Bangor (BGR), walk to Bangor International Airport, take the bus to Ellsworth City Hall, then take the bus to Deer Isle - Deer Run Apartments. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Deer Isle via Boston, South Station, and Lincolnville, ME in around 14h 16m.

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