What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Outer Banks?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Outer Banks is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Outer Banks?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Outer Banks is to fly and drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $100 - $700.

How far is it from Washington to Outer Banks?

The distance between Washington and Outer Banks is 305 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Outer Banks?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive 305.2 miles from Washington to Outer Banks.

Can I drive from Washington to Outer Banks?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Outer Banks is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Washington to Outer Banks.

Where can I stay near Outer Banks?

There are 11+ hotels available in Outer Banks.

Washington to Outer Banks - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Outer Banks by car, plane, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive 303.4 mi
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1. Drive from Washington to Outer Bankscar 303.4 mi
5h 42m
$56–80
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar
3h 34m
$106–666
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar
5h 7m
$223–1,180
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar
5h 30m
$423–743
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
2. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar
5h 26m
$129–674
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar
6h 48m
$237–713
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar
6h 24m
$167–910
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
2. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar
6h 39m
$142–703

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

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Distance: 303.4 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

You can drive from Washington to Outer Banks in around 5h 42m.

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How to get fromWashington to Outer Banksby car, plane, train or subway

There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Outer Banks by car, plane, train, or subway

Drive 303.4 mi

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, drive