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How to get fromWashington DC to Palm Beachby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Washington DC to Palm Beach by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane DCA - FLL
    2. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    6h 19m
    $677–1,664

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane BWI - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $76–955

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to West Palm Beach Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2473
    20h 6m
    $160–242

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Palm Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    23h 25m
    $274–704

  5. Drive  985.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Palm Beachcar car 985.2 mi
    16h 12m
    $180–260

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane DCA - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $180–1,017

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane BWI - FLL
    3. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    6h 59m
    $158–1,712

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane IAD - FLL
    3. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    7h
    $156–513

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane IAD - MIA
    3. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to West Palm Beach Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $139–566

  10. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane DCA - MCO
    2. Take the train from Orlando to West Palm Beachtrain train
    7h 23m
    $232–1,251

  11. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Orlando, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane IAD - MCO
    3. Take the train from Orlando to West Palm Beachtrain train
    7h 58m
    $126–620

Washington DC to Palm Beach by foot, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 956.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to West Palm Beach Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 19h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to West Palm Beach Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $270–700 and the journey takes 21h 46m.

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