Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington to Oak Islandby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Oak Island

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DCA - ILM
    2. Take the taxi from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 14m
    $178–724

  2. Drive  389.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Oak Islandcar car 389.9 mi
    6h 49m
    $72–103

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 12m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    $153–219

  5. Fly to Myrtle Beach, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane plane DCA - MYR
    2. Drive from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Oak Islandcar car
    3h 1m
    $87–490

  6. Train, bus, taxi via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 5m
    $285–411

  7. Bus, taxi via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carolina Beach Rd NB at College Rd to Oak Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 59m
    $157–222

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Washington to Oak Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound