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Arrival day is on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Meet the group at Channel Bass Inn in Chincoteague , Va.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. motel check-in; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Program Registration followed by Welcome Dinner and Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, September 26, 2025 in Chincoteague , Va. at Channel Bass Inn
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. motel check-out.
Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 55 miles .
Several rental companies
Car Rentals
Phone: 4107492235
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Car rental is available at the airport (flysbyairport.com/#parking). Plan on about an hour's drive from the airport to Chincoteague Island. It is highly recommended that you have a car while on the island. Chincoteague Island is a lovely step back in time, and there is no taxi service on the island. Taxi service from the airport is limited and expensive due to the distance. Please ensure you have transportation set up prior to leaving home.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3-4 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 168 miles .
Most rental companies
Car Rentals
Phone: 8006543131
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Car rental is available at the airport (www.flyreagan.com/dca/rental-cars). It is a 3 to 4 hour drive from the airport to Chincoteague, depending on traffic. It is highly recommended that you have a car while on Chincoteague Island is a lovely step back in time, and there is no taxi service on the island. Taxi service from the airport is limited and expensive due to the distance. Please ensure you have transportation set up prior to leaving home.
Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 3-3.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 160 miles .
most rental companies
Car Rentals
Phone: 4108597111
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Car rental is available at the airport (www.bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/rental-cars). Plan on a 4 hour drive from the airport to Chincoteague Island. It is highly recommended that you have a car while on the island. Chincoteague Island is a lovely step back in time, and there is no taxi service on the island. Taxi service from the airport is limited and expensive due to the distance. Please ensure you have transportation set up prior to leaving home.
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 2 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 100 miles .
Avis, Enterprise, others
Car Rentals
Phone: 8006543131
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Car rental is available at the airport (www.norfolkairport.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation). Plan on a 2 1/2 hour drive from the airport to Chincoteague Island. It is highly recommended that you have a car while on the island. Chincoteague Island is a lovely step back in time, and there is no taxi service on the island. Taxi service from the airport is limited and expensive due to the distance. Please ensure you have transportation set up prior to leaving home.
Arrival day is on 9/21/2025.
Meet the group at Channel Bass Inn in Chincoteague , Va..
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. motel check-in; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Program Registration followed by Welcome Dinner and Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Friday, September 26, 2025 in Chincoteague , Va. at Channel Bass Inn.
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. motel check-out..
Free parking is available at the inn There is not any public transportation on or to the island. Participants will want a car to go to the beach or around the island during their free time.
All points north or south
You will be traveling either north or south on Rte. 13. Turn east onto Rte. 175 at T's Corner in Oak Hall, Va. Rte. 175 will bring you onto Chincoteague Island. (note: there's only one way to turn when you get to 175, except into a parking lot)
Chincoteague Island
The weather on Chincoteague Island changes with the seasons. It is usually cool in the early morning and evening, but warms up nicely during the day. Participants wishing more information about the area may contact the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce at 757-336-6161.