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 $82 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 30

from $133

TomorrowAug 31

from $114

MonSep 1

from $123

TueSep 2

from $114

WedSep 3

ThuSep 4

FriSep 5

from $89

SatSep 6

Next departures to Washington

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 31 at 11:25pm
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: September 2 at 1:55am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 31 at 11:10am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland Station
Arrival time: September 1 at 7:25am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 15m
Departure time: August 31 at 11:10am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland Station
Arrival time: September 1 at 7:25am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 15m
Departure time: August 31 at 3:40am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: September 1 at 1:55am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 15m
Departure time: August 31 at 10:10am
Departure city: Lakeland
Departure location: Lakeland
Arrival time: September 1 at 8:15am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 5m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lakeland to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$89 - $226	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$100 - $333	Average Duration21h 47m	CO₂ emissions 117kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Lakeland to Washington

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 $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 47mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest ticket

117kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure3:40am

Distance798 miles (1287 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,310 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

3.5/587,217 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

4/55,431 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Lakeland to Washington Bus

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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 for your trip Lakeland, FL - Washington, DC, US

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?

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

Best price found

08/28

$119

08/29

$117

Today

$126

08/31

$110

09/01

$148

09/02

$142

09/03

No data

09/04

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The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of $110

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 $110 to $2,086 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 $110 which is on 2025-08-31.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lakeland and Washington!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lakeland to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lakeland to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lakeland to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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$124	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 47m	Avg Price$185	Daily Departures1

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Bus Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Washington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lakeland, FL - Washington, DC, US

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?

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Did you know?

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

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