What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Oak Island?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Oak Island is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Oak Island?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Oak Island is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 7m and costs $160 - $650.

How far is it from Washington to Oak Island?

The distance between Washington and Oak Island is 356 miles. The road distance is 392.2 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Oak Island without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Oak Island without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 9h 12m and costs $210 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Oak Island?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Washington to Oak Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Washington to Oak Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Oak Island is 392 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Washington to Oak Island.

Where can I stay near Oak Island?

There are 924+ hotels available in Oak Island.

Washington to Oak Island - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Oak Island by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Oak Islandtaxi
2h 7m
$169–637
Drive 389.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Oak Islandcar 389.9 mi
6h 49m
$72–103
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain
2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Oak Islandtaxi
9h 12m
$212–330
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
3. Take the taxi from Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd to Oak Islandtaxi
10h 59m
$151–235
Fly to Myrtle Beach, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane DCA - MYR
2. Drive from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Oak Islandcar
3h 4m
$90–482
Train, bus, taxi via Fayetteville
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Oak Islandtaxi
10h 5m
$210–349
Bus, taxi via Fayetteville
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus
3. Take the taxi from Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd to Oak Islandtaxi
11h 59m
$156–232

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

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354.3 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Oak Island, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Oak Island. However, you can fly to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) then take the taxi to Oak Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson, take the bus to Wilmington Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Oak Island.

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