How much does a bus ticket from Lakeland to Washington cost?

The bus ticket price from Lakeland to Washington starts at US$75. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lakeland to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Lakeland to Washington?

The average travel time between Lakeland and Washington is around 1d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 22h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1292 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Lakeland and Washington?

The number of buses from Lakeland to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lakeland to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Lakeland to Washington?

When taking the bus from Lakeland to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to Washington?

Buses travelling between Lakeland and Washington leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) or Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House and arrive at Union Station, Dupont Circle, Metro Center Station.

Bus Lakeland to Washington from US$69 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lakeland to Washington on 30 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		23:25	Lakeland	1d 2h	01:55	Union Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		23:25	Lakeland	1d 8h	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Washington on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	03:40	Lakeland	22h 15m	01:55	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	20h 15m	07:25	Union Station	Fastest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	20h 15m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	22h 5m	08:15	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	1d 2h	01:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Lakeland to Washington on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:25	Lakeland	1d 3h	01:55	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	21h 15m	07:25	Union Station	Fastest
	11:10	Lakeland Station	21h 15m	07:25	Union Station	No tags
	03:40	Lakeland	1d 1h	04:35	Union Station	No tags
	10:10	Lakeland	22h 5m	07:15	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:02 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lakeland to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 21 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just US$185, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

21h 47mAverage duration

1291 kmDistance

117kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$75 - US$286	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$185 - US$271	Average duration21h 47m	CO₂ emissions 117kg CO₂e

Bus Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$176

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure03:40

Distance1287 km

Latest bus departure23:25

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 116 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 341 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55 555 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

Lakeland to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Lakeland and Washington?

Stops in Lakeland

A - Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House

C - Lakeland Bus Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions on the trip Lakeland, FL - Washington, DC, US

How much does a bus ticket from Lakeland to Washington cost?
The bus ticket price from Lakeland to Washington starts at US$75. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lakeland to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Lakeland to Washington?
The average travel time between Lakeland and Washington is around 1d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 22h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1292 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Lakeland and Washington?
The number of buses from Lakeland to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lakeland to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Lakeland to Washington?
When taking the bus from Lakeland to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lakeland to Washington?
Buses travelling between Lakeland and Washington leave from Lakeland Bus Stop (McDonald's) or Lakeland Bus Stop - Waffle House and arrive at Union Station, Dupont Circle, Metro Center Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/10

US$175

29/10

US$175

Today

US$127

31/10

US$89

01/11

US$69

02/11

No data

03/11

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04/11

US$106

The cheapest trip from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of US$69

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

You can expect to pay from US$69 to US$1 697 for a bus ticket from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$69, which is on 2025-11-01.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lakeland and Washington!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lakeland to Washington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lakeland to Washington will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Lakeland to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Lakeland, FL to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 2h	Avg priceUS$176	Daily departures5
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time21h 47m	Avg priceUS$185	Daily departures1

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