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How to get fromWest Palm Beach to Washington DCby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from West Palm Beach to Washington DC by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PBI - DCA
    2h 57m
    $152–723

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PBI - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 34m
    $101–482

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2473
    20h 35m
    $171–282

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    21h 56m
    $356–722

  5. Drive 982.7 mi

    1. Drive from West Palm Beach to Washington DCcar car 982.7 mi
    16h 14m
    $180–260

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane PBI - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3h 45m
    $125–1,136

West Palm Beach to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 865.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from West Palm Beach Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–280 and the journey takes 20h 15m.

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