How far is Lakeland from Washington?

The distance separating Lakeland and Washington is 801 miles (1292 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Lakeland to Washington leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, United States Capitol, National Museum of American History, Arlington National Cemetery and Jefferson Memorial.

Bus Lakeland to Washington from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lakeland to Washington on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	20h 15m	7:25am	Union Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 2h	5:45am	Union Station	No tags
	10:10am	Lakeland	22h 5m	8:15am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Lakeland	1d 2h	6:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Washington on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	20h 15m	7:25am	Union Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 2h	5:45am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Lakeland	1d 2h	6:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Lakeland to Washington on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Lakeland	1d 2h	1:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:10am	Lakeland Station	20h 15m	7:25am	Union Station	Fastest
	3:40am	Lakeland	1d 2h	5:45am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:10am	Lakeland	1d	10:20am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Lakeland	1d 2h	6:25pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 21 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $185, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 47mAverage Duration

800 milesDistance

117kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $286	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$185 - $271	Average Duration21h 47m	CO₂ emissions 117kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,240 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,572 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 traveling from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is Lakeland from Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/06

$133

11/07

$147

Today

$177

11/09

$153

11/10

$141

11/11

$134

11/12

$126

11/13

No data

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $126

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 $126 to $1,697 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 $126 which is on 2025-11-12.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$176	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 47m	Avg Price$185	Daily Departures1

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