What is the distance between Washington and Lafayette?

The distance between the two cities is 530 miles (854 km).

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

If you're headed to Lafayette from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Union Station and arrive at CityBus Center. These are the most popular 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.

Bus Washington to Lafayette from $78 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Lafayette on November 19
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 the good way to reach Lafayette. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

21h 55mAverage Duration

535 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $233	Average Duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$120 - $604	Average Duration20h 36m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

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 Washington and Lafayette?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$91

11/18

No data

Today

$78

11/20

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11/21

$98

11/22

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11/23

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11/24

$104

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $78

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 $78 to $128 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 $98 which is on 2025-11-21.