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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Southern Shores by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Southern Shorescar car
    2h 56m
    $78–473

  2. Drive 265.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Washington to Southern Shorescar car 265.3 mi
    4h 55m
    $49–70

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Drive from Norfolk to Southern Shorescar car
    6h 27m
    $86–165

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Elizabeth City to Southern Shorestaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $169–237

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Southern Shorescar car
    4h 37m
    $51–294

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BWI - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Southern Shorescar car
    4h 30m
    $61–886

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Southern Shores, Dare County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Southern Shores. However, you can fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) then drive to Southern Shores. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Southern Shores via Norfolk in around 6h 27m.

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