There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Orlando by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane DCA - MCO
2h 44m$182–1,035Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Orlando (MCO)plane IAD - MCO
4h 39m$54–555Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
16h 25m$130–210Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Orlandotrain Silver Meteor / ...
17h 40m$490–800Drive 844.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Orlandocar 844.3 mi
13h 56m$155–223Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Orlando (MCO)plane BWI - MCO
4h 28m$89–1,247
Washington to Orlando by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Orlando is to subway and fly which costs $50 - $600 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Orlando is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $180 - $1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Orlando Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Orlando. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Washington and Orlando is 771 miles. The road distance is 849.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Orlando without a car is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Washington to Orlando, including transfers.
Washington to Orlando bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Orlando train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Orlando is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $180 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 16h 25m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $800 and takes 17h 40m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Orlando, FL, USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 16h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Orlando via Tri-Cities Regional
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Washington to Orlando bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Washington to Orlando train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Orlando is 849 miles. It takes approximately 13h 56m to drive from Washington to Orlando.
Book your Washington to Orlando train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Washington to Orlando bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2022+ hotels available in Orlando.












