What is the distance between Lafayette and Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 1039 miles (1676 km).

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

If you're headed to Washington from Lafayette, chances are that your bus will depart from TA Travel Center - Lafayette and arrive at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The White House, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Arlington National Cemetery, United States Botanic Garden and Supreme Court.

Bus Lafayette to Washington from $114 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Lafayette to Washington on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 6h	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:55pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	1d 3h	10:20pm	Union Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 3h	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:35pm	Lafayette Transit System	1d 22h	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	TA Travel Center - Lafayette	1d 7h	5:45am	Union Station	No tags

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Bus Lafayette, LA to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$116

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance1039 miles (1675 km)

Latest bus departure10:40pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,295 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,771 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Washington?

Stops in Lafayette

A - TA Travel Center - Lafayette

B - Lafayette A and J Travel Bus Station

C - Lafayette Bus Stop

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 for your trip Lafayette, LA - Washington, DC, US

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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 Lafayette and Washington!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Lafayette to Washington.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Lafayette to Washington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Lafayette to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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