There are 7 ways to get from Orlando to Washington DC by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Orlando to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MCO - DCA
3h 54m$185–1,106Fly Orlando to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MCO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 29m$79–555Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
17h 11m$124–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando to Alexandriatrain Silver Meteor / ...
17h 59m$241–527Drive 843.3 mi
- Drive from Orlando to Washington DCcar 843.3 mi
13h 58m$154–223Fly Orlando to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MCO - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 55m$126–1,257Bus to Tampa, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane TPA - DCA
6h 24m$137–1,029
Orlando to Washington DC by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Washington DC is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 17h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $180 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
The distance between Orlando and Washington DC is 788 miles. The road distance is 848.3 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 17h 11m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Orlando to Washington DC, including transfers.
Orlando to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Orlando to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $180 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 17h 11m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 17h 59m.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Tampa to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Orlando to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Orlando to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Washington DC is 848 miles. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Orlando to Washington DC.
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