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How to get fromWashington to Islesboroby plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Islesboro by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rockland, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane DCA - RKD
    2. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    5h 56m
    $86–445

  2. Train, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    14h 8m
    $200–385

  3. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    17h 1m
    $124–229

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Washington to Lincolnvillecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry Isleboro
    12h 9m
    $118–179

  5. Fly to Bangor, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane DCA - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    5h 57m
    $175–863

  6. Fly to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    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. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    8h 15m
    $153–730

  7. Bus, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry via New York

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Brunswick Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    18h 7m
    $126–238

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rockland (RKD) flights

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Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Islesboro. However, you can fly to Rockland (RKD), drive to Lincolnville, take the car ferry to Islesboro, then drive to Islesboro. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Islesboro via Boston, South Station, Lincolnville, ME, Lincolnville, and Islesboro in around 14h 8m.

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