What is the cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Washington is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 20h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lakeland to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Washington is to Amtrak Thruway and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $130 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Lakeland and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride at Rose St. and arriving at Washington Union Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lakeland and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 47m.

How far is it from Lakeland to Washington?

The distance between Lakeland and Washington is 864 miles. The road distance is 890.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lakeland to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $130 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Lakeland to Washington?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Lakeland to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Washington bus from?

Lakeland to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winter Haven Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Lakeland to Washington train from?

Lakeland to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lakeland to Washington?

The best way to get from Lakeland to Washington is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 21h 47m.

Where does the Lakeland to Washington bus arrive?

Lakeland to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.

Where does the Lakeland to Washington train arrive?

Lakeland to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Lakeland to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Washington is 890 miles. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Lakeland to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Lakeland to Washington?

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Lakeland to Washington - 9 ways to travel via train, Amtrak Thruway, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Lakeland to Washington by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane TPA - DCA
5h 16m
$138–1,024
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane TPA - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 11m
$105–447
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winter Haven Transportation Center to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0770S
2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
20h 27m
$138–236
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
21h 47m
$320–650
Drive 885.2 mi
1. Drive from Lakeland to Washingtoncar 885.2 mi
15h 11m
$162–234
Train to Orlando, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MCO - DCA
5h 28m
$428–1,134
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane TPA - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 21m
$160–1,226
Train to Orlando, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MCO - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 22m
$200–587
Train to Orlando, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MCO - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 35m
$190–1,336

Lakeland to Washington by train (Amtrak)

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21h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 858.9 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Park & Ride at Rose St. to Washington Union Station via Winter Haven Transportation Center and Orlando Bus Station in around 20h 27m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $320–650 and the journey takes 21h 47m.

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