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

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Topsail Island by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, 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 Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 15m
    $171–641

  2. Drive 347.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Topsail Islandcar car 347.8 mi
    6h 29m
    $64–92

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 24m
    $164–280

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Jacksonville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 49m
    $127–197

  5. 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 Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 4m
    $201–344

  6. Train, bus, taxi via Jacksonville

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville Amtrak Bus Stop to Topsail Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    $198–325

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 356.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

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

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