There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
5h 40m$39–111Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
6h 25m$30–67Drive 170.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Ocean Citycar 170.9 mi
3h 33m$32–45Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus
6h 10m$119–726Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to Baltimorebus Ppb 8724 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
6h 44m$34–61Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 507 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terracebus
5h 47m$983–1,334
Washington to Ocean City by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ocean City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Ppa Bus Terminal and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Washington and Ocean City is 218 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Ocean City without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Washington to Ocean City, including transfers.
Washington to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Ocean City is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Ppa Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Washington to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ocean City is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Washington to Ocean City.
There are 515+ hotels available in Ocean City.

