There are 5 ways to get from Falls Church to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
6h 27m$79–160Drive 179.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Falls Church to Ocean Citycar 179.4 mi
3h 45m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
8h 31m$40–67Train
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
7h 34m$75–152Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
8h 32m$57–155
Falls Church to Ocean City by subway, train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falls Church to Ocean City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Falls Church to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Falls Church to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from W Broad St+S Maple Av and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, Arlington, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Falls Church to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Falls Church and Ocean City is 227 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from Falls Church to Ocean City without a car is to train via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform which takes 6h 27m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Falls Church to Ocean City, including transfers.
Falls Church to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Falls Church to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Falls Church to Ocean City is to train via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform which takes 6h 27m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Falls Church, VA, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Broad St+S Maple Av to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via East Falls Church+Bay B, N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, N Moore St Sb At Rosslyn Station Bay A, Arlington, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Atlantic City, and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave in around 8h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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Falls Church to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Falls Church to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falls Church to Ocean City is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Falls Church to Ocean City.
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