There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Universal Studios Florida by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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
4h 6m$187–1,047Subway 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
5h 58m$81–477Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2472 / ...
17h 55m$133–197Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Orlandotrain Silver Meteor / ...
19h 8m$227–517Drive 852 mi
- Drive from Washington to Universal Studios Floridacar 852 mi
14h 6m$156–225Train 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
5h 55m$106–1,199
Washington to Universal Studios Florida by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Universal Studios Florida is to bus which costs $130 - $200 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Universal Studios Florida is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $180 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Universal Blvd & Hollywood Way via John Young Pkwy & Amelia St and N Garland Ave & W Amelia St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Universal Studios Florida. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Orlando via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.
The distance between Washington and Universal Studios Florida is 784 miles. The road distance is 857 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Universal Studios Florida without a car is to bus which takes 17h 55m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Washington to Universal Studios Florida, including transfers.
Washington to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Universal Studios Florida is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $180 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 17h 55m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 19h 8m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Universal Studios Florida, 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 $130–200 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
- $120–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Orlando via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Universal Studios Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Washington to Universal Studios Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Orlando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Universal Studios Florida is 857 miles. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Washington to Universal Studios Florida.
There are 1955+ hotels available in Universal Studios Florida.