Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN

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Next departures for Washington to Lafayette on October 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Lafayette Bus StopCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Lafayette Bus StopFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Union Station
Lafayette Bus StopNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Lafayette Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
Lafayette Bus StopNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lafayette.

Bus
Average Price$56 - $266Average Duration21h 55m
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$98 - $541Average Duration20h 36m
79kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Lafayette

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
21h 55mAverage Duration
$56Cheapest ticket
21kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$87
Average bus trip duration21h 55m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance532 miles (858 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Washington to Lafayette Bus

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

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09/28
$118
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09/30
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10/01
$110
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10/03
$76
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $182 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-10-03.

About Bus Travel

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 Washington and Lafayette!

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Lafayette.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Lafayette while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN?

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Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Lafayette, IN to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Lafayette, IN by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN

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