What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Rockland?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Rockland is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Rockland?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Rockland is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $85 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Rockland?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Rockland. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Washington to Rockland?

The distance between Washington and Rockland is 553 miles. The road distance is 611.5 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Rockland without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Rockland without a car is to train and Amtrak Thruway which takes 12h 12m and costs $180 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Rockland?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Washington to Rockland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Rockland bus from?

Washington to Rockland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Bus or fly from Washington to Rockland?

The best way to get from Washington to Rockland is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Washington to Rockland bus arrive?

Washington to Rockland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Washington to Rockland?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Rockland is 611 miles. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Washington to Rockland.

Where can I stay near Rockland?

There are 121+ hotels available in Rockland.

Washington to Rockland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and Amtrak Thruway

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Rockland by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Fly to Rockland
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1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rockland (RKD)plane DCA - RKD
4h 8m
$88–434
Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
2. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus Boston
12h 12m
$180–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus Midcoast Maine to Bangor
15h 5m
$114–195
Drive 607.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Rocklandcar 607.9 mi
11h 29m
$111–161
Fly to Bangor, Amtrak Thruway
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Bangor (BGR)plane DCA - BGR
2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
5h 26m
$167–847
Train, Amtrak Thruway via Brunswick
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
13h 52m
$204–442
Bus, Amtrak Thruway
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Brunswick Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brunswick, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus
16h 11m
$111–213

Washington to Rockland by train and bus (Amtrak)

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12h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.7 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

JetBlue Airways, Cape Air, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rockland (RKD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland via Boston and Boston South Buses in around 15h 5m.

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