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Hi there, Is there a way to get from Washington airport to ocean city without renting a car? we are arriving late may/early june.
Thanks.
There is no direct large airport in Ocean City but here are a list of smaller airports near OC that you can call and get additional info. Most likely you will still need a rental car.
mid size airports
a small local airport
hope this helps
Answered: February 08, 2012
There are several ways to get from Washington's Airports to OC. Here are a few I recommend:
If you are at Dulles Airport:
For a more flexible, but more expensive option, take the shuttle van from Dulles to BWI airport (about $90) you can take the Bay Runner shuttle to Ocean City. It is about $100 and runs frequently.
More information on Dulles to BWI shuttles can be found at http://www.theairportshuttle.com/
More information on Bay Runner Shuttles can be found here http://www.bayrunners.com/
For a less expensive option but less flexible option, take a taxi from Dulles to the East Falls Church Metro station. From there you can take the Metro Orange Line to the east end at New Carrollton, MD. You can then take a Greyhound Bus from New Carrollton Metro Station to Ocean City (call 800.231.2222 or go to https://www.greyhound.com/farefinder/step1.aspx to reserve tickets). There is one bus a day which leaves New Carrollton at 11:35AM and arrives in OC at 3PM. You don't need to change buses, and the 3.5 hour time is not bad for a bus trip to OC. Cost is between $30 and $60 dollars depending when you buy your ticket and other options you select.
If you are at National Airport:
For a more flexible option, but also more expensive and complex, take the Metro from the airport to New Carrollton Metro Station (Metro Yellow Line to Orange Line)and then take the MARC train (the stations are co-located) to BWI Airport. From BWI take the Bay Runner Shuttle to OC (see above for more info on the Bay Runner shuttle).
For a less expensive option that is less complex, but less flexible, take the Metro from the airport to New Carrollton and then take the bus to OC. See above for more info on the bus.
If you are at Dulles Airport:
For a more flexible, but more expensive option, take the shuttle van from Dulles to BWI airport (about $90) you can take the Bay Runner shuttle to Ocean City. It is about $100 and runs frequently.
More information on Dulles to BWI shuttles can be found at http://www.theairportshuttle.com/
More information on Bay Runner Shuttles can be found here http://www.bayrunners.com/
For a less expensive option but less flexible option, take a taxi from Dulles to the East Falls Church Metro station. From there you can take the Metro Orange Line to the east end at New Carrollton, MD. You can then take a Greyhound Bus from New Carrollton Metro Station to Ocean City (call 800.231.2222 or go to https://www.greyhound.com/farefinder/step1.aspx to reserve tickets). There is one bus a day which leaves New Carrollton at 11:35AM and arrives in OC at 3PM. You don't need to change buses, and the 3.5 hour time is not bad for a bus trip to OC. Cost is between $30 and $60 dollars depending when you buy your ticket and other options you select.
If you are at National Airport:
For a more flexible option, but also more expensive and complex, take the Metro from the airport to New Carrollton Metro Station (Metro Yellow Line to Orange Line)and then take the MARC train (the stations are co-located) to BWI Airport. From BWI take the Bay Runner Shuttle to OC (see above for more info on the Bay Runner shuttle).
For a less expensive option that is less complex, but less flexible, take the Metro from the airport to New Carrollton and then take the bus to OC. See above for more info on the bus.
Answered: February 08, 2012
You can take a Greyhound, I searched tickets and it's about $34 if you buy them in advance. www.greyhound.com. It takes you right to OC!
Answered: February 09, 2012
It is much cheaper and easier to rent a car then rely on public transportation. There are several airport rental companies that will rent one-way with drop-off in Berlin or Salisbury.
Answered: February 09, 2012
I would suggest that you rent a car from which ever airport in DC that you are flying into. It will be less costly and more enjoyable.
Answered: February 10, 2012
