There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Florida by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tallahassee
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane DCA - TLH
4h 8m$135–631Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2472 / ...
15h 29m$113–185Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Silver Meteor / ...
15h 26m$425–669Drive 704.9 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Jacksonvillecar 704.9 mi
11h 37m$117–169Fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane DCA - FLL
4h 44m$755–1,607Fly to Miami International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane DCA - MIA
4h 45m$176–1,007Fly to Jacksonville
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DCA - JAX
5h 25m$124–707Fly to Tampa
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tampa (TPA)plane DCA - TPA
5h 7m$145–756Fly to Orlando
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane DCA - MCO
5h 15m$177–1,109
Washington DC to Florida by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Florida is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Florida is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Florida. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Washington Union Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Florida. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Jacksonville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Washington DC and Florida is 733 miles. The road distance is 709 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Florida without a car is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $420 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Washington DC to Florida, including transfers.
Washington DC to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Florida is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 15h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 15h 29m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Florida, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Tallahassee (TLH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Jacksonville twice daily. Tickets cost $410–650 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tallahassee via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport via Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport via Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jacksonville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tallahassee via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Miami International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Florida bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Washington DC to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Florida is 709 miles. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Washington DC to Florida.
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