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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 carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    6h 1m
    $85–462

  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 carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    14h 8m
    $162–344

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    16h 36m
    $131–207

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Washington to Lincolnvillecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry Isleboro
    12h 10m
    $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 carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    6h
    $159–821

  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 carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    8h 13m
    $143–710

  7. Bus, car ferry via New York

    1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Lincolnville, MEbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Lincolnville to Islesborocarferry car ferry
    17h 3m
    $154–258

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

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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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