What is the distance between Washington and Lafayette?

Washington and Lafayette are 854 km (530 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Lafayette?

Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to CityBus Center in Lafayette.

Bus Washington to Lafayette from $132 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Lafayette on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 4h	12:30pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 4h	12:30pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Dupont Circle	1d 9h	8:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Union Station	19h	12:30pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 2h	8:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Lafayette

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

21h 55mAverage Duration

863 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$124 - $337	Average Duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$173 - $874	Average Duration20h 36m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Lafayette?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Lafayette

A
CityBus Center
N 3rd St & North St (Corner), Lafayette, IN 47901

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN by bus

What is the distance between Washington and Lafayette?
Washington and Lafayette are 854 km (530 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Lafayette?
Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to CityBus Center in Lafayette.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$113

11-20

No data

Today

$142

11-22

No data

11-23

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11-24

$151

11-25

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11-26

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $113

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $113 to $186 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $151 which is on 2025-11-24.