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Compare train, bus, 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 an average ticket price of CHF172 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF172, while a flight costs an average of CHF406.
Distance: 925 miles (1489 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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CHF241 Average price | CHF406 Average price | CHF172 Average price Cheapest | CHF184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 16m Average total duration 25h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 6m Average total duration 24h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.5 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Washington, DC:
A bus is CHF69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average CHF241.
A bus is CHF234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average CHF406.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 6m.
Train takes on average 26h 16m.
Tickets start at around CHF241 compared to roughly CHF184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-56.69. The journey takes 25h 46m versus 15h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Miami, FL to Washington, DC
How to get from Miami, FL to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
· 11:25 PM32h50Miami, Airport Intermodal Station8:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF1441One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+ · 11:25 PM32h50Miami, Airport Intermodal Station8:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF1441One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- UA24351:26 PM2h33Miami International Airport3:59 PMDulles International AirportCHF3261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 98 Silver Meteor7:05 AM23h20Miami Station, Miami, FL6:25 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DCCHF3481One-way0 transfers
- 40 Floridian11:05 AM28h07Miami Station, Miami, FL3:12 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DCCHF4271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+ · 11:10 PM26h45Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL1:55 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF1451One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+1:25 PM29h30Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL6:55 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF1821One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM23h40Miami, Golden Glades Station, FL8:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union StationCHF1831One-way1 transfer
AA13273:51 PM2h38Miami International Airport6:29 PMBaltimore/Washington International AirportCHF2731One-way0 transfers- AA32168:12 PM2h44Miami International Airport10:56 PMBaltimore/Washington International AirportCHF2731One-way0 transfers
- AA3194 · AA28555:32 PM4h45Miami International Airport10:17 PMBaltimore/Washington International AirportCHF2821One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Miami, FL to Washington, DC:
A bus is CHF69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average CHF241.
A bus is CHF234 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Miami, FL to Washington, DC costing on average CHF406.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 6m.
Train takes on average 26h 16m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.
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