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How to get fromLafayette to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LFT - DCA
    4h 50m
    $161–713

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LFT - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 46m
    $108–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    25h 40m
    $190–369

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Stationtrain train Crescent
    30h 57m
    $392–837

  5. Drive 1,159.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Washingtoncar car 1,159.2 mi
    20h 30m
    $212–306

Lafayette to Washington by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration25h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,040 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Washington Union Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 25h 40m.

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