There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Cape Cod and Islands by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)DCA - MVY
1h 23m$130–800Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to BostonGreyhound US0235
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Woods HoleBoston
12h 30m$55–152Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BostonAcela
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Woods HoleBoston
9h 42m$73–940Drive 465.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Barnstable465.4 mi
8h 57m$85–123Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)DCA - HYA
1h 28m$120–700Fly to Nantucket Memorial Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)DCA - ACK
1h 29m$140–900Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Woods Hole
12h 32m$73–195
Washington to Cape Cod and Islands by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cape Cod and Islands is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cape Cod and Islands is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Cape Cod and Islands. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Woods Hole via Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Washington and Cape Cod and Islands is 384 miles. The road distance is 468.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Cape Cod and Islands without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $70 - $950.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Cape Cod and Islands bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Cape Cod and Islands is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 12h 30m.
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 23m.
Washington to Cape Cod and Islands bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cape Cod and Islands, MA, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Cape Air fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Woods Hole via Boston and Boston South Station in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Nantucket Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $100–550
- First Class
- $310–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–420
- Business Class
- $150–500
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Woods Hole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cape Cod and Islands is 468 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Washington to Cape Cod and Islands.
Cape Air, American Airlines and JetBlue Airways offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Martha'S Vineyard Airport Airport.
There are 806+ hotels available in Cape Cod and Islands.