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How to get fromWashington to Cape Cod and Islandsby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus (Flixbus)

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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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  1. Fly to Martha'S Vineyard Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Martha'S Vineyard Airport (MVY)planeDCA - MVY
    2h 35m
    $172–1,103

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to BostonbusGreyhound US0235
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Woods HolebusBoston
    12h 30m
    $55–145

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BostontrainAcela
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Woods HolebusBoston
    9h 42m
    $73–940

  4. Drive 465.4 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Barnstablecar465.4 mi
    8h 57m
    $85–123

  5. Fly to Nantucket Memorial Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)planeDCA - ACK
    2h 41m
    $182–1,203

  6. Fly to Barnstable Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)planeDCA - HYA
    2h 40m
    $162–1,003

  7. Bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to BrooklinebusFlixBus N2605
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Woods HolebusBoston
    12h 50m
    $68–157

Washington to Cape Cod and Islands by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Woods Hole via Boston and Boston South Station in around 12h 30m.

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