How far is Lafayette from Washington?

About 530 miles (854 km) separate Lafayette and Washington.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Lafayette to Washington leave from CityBus Center and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 United States Capitol, The White House, Washington National Cathedral, Jefferson Memorial and National Air and Space Museum.

Bus Lafayette to Washington from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lafayette to Washington on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	20h 5m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	15h 50m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	22h 25m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	17h 40m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	1d 2h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	16h 50m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	21h 25m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	16h 30m	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Washington on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	20h 5m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	15h 50m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	22h 25m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	17h 40m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	1d 2h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	16h 50m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	21h 25m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	16h 30m	3:25pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures for Lafayette to Washington on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	20h 5m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	15h 50m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	22h 25m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	5:50pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	17h 40m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	1d 2h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	16h 50m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:55pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	21h 25m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30am	Lafayette Bus Stop	1d 2h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:21 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lafayette to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 17 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

17h 45mAverage Duration

542 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $263	Average Duration17h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$145 - $604	Average Duration20h 48m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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

3.5/511,288 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Lafayette and Washington?

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$92

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$92

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$96

The cheapest trip from Lafayette, IN to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $92

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

You can expect to pay from $92 to $144 for a bus ticket from Lafayette, IN to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually FlixBus 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.