How to travel from Miami, FL to Washington, DC

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Miami, FL to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Miami, FL to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $122. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $122, and a train costs an average of $119.

Distance: 925 miles (1489 km)

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Driving

$361

Average price

$340

Average price

$252

Average price

Cheapest

$227

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

17h 27m

Average total duration

16h 57m

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30m

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12h 3m

Average total duration

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9h 3m

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3h 0m

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24h 39m

Average total duration

24h 9m

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30m

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15h 1m

Average total duration

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0.4 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

4.5 - 8.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.7kg

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American Airlines

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $193 (€155).

This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Washington, DC:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $209 (€168).

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $216 (€174).

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 9h 3m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 0m.

Bus takes on average 24h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Miami, FL and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Miami, FL to Washington, DC among Omio's users.

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from Miami, FL to Washington, DC

How to get from Miami, FL to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Miami, FL to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound · +FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM35h10
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    10:35 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    $2141One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound · +FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM35h10
    Miami, Airport Intermodal Station
    10:35 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    $2141One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA2435
    1:44 PM2h33
    Miami International Airport
    4:17 PMDulles International Airport
    $3721One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak98 Silver Meteor
    7:05 AM23h20
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    6:25 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    $2301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak40 Floridian
    11:05 AM28h07
    Miami Station, Miami, FL
    3:12 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
    $2301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    11:10 PM30h25
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    5:35 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    $2221One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound
    1:25 PM29h10
    Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL
    6:35 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
    $2801One-way
    2 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA3216
    7:10 PM2h43
    Miami International Airport
    9:53 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport
    $2771One-way
    0 transfers
  • envoy airAA4197
    3:30 PM2h52
    Miami International Airport
    6:22 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport
    $2771One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA400 · AA1318
    5:20 PM4h32
    Miami International Airport
    9:52 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport
    $2881One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Miami, FL to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Miami, FL to Washington, DC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Miami, FL and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Miami, FL to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $252 (€203).

This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Washington, DC:

A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $340 (€273).

A bus is $109 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average $361 (€290).

The fastest way to travel from Miami, FL to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 9h 3m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 57m.

Bus takes on average 24h 9m.

The distance from Miami, FL to Washington, DC is approximately 925 miles (1489 km).
The average frequency per day from Miami, FL to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Miami, FL and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Miami, FL to Washington, DC:
  • Flights mostly depart from Miami International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Miami Station, Miami, FL and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Miami, FL to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Miami, FL to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Miami, FL to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.
To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.
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