How far is Lakeland from Washington?

It's about 1292 km (801 miles) from Lakeland to Washington.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lakeland to Washington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Lakeland, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Bus Lakeland to Washington from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lakeland to Washington on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:15pm	Lakeland	1d 2h	6:25pm	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 8h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:57 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 21 hours 47 minutes, and with fares starting at just $265, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 47mAverage Duration

1291 kmDistance

117kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$108 - $410	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$265 - $389	Average Duration21h 47m	CO₂ emissions 117kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Washington?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is Lakeland from Washington?
It's about 1292 km (801 miles) from Lakeland to Washington.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lakeland to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Lakeland, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-10

$240

11-11

$270

Today

$181

11-13

No data

11-14

$168

11-15

No data

11-16

$171

11-17

No data

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $168

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $168 to $1,088 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $168 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.