DC → FL · about 903 miles
Washington to Fort Lauderdale bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 18 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Fort Lauderdale. The fastest takes 20 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:05 AM and the last at 7:24 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 18
- Fastest trip
- 20h 35m
- First departure
- 2:05 AM
- Last departure
- 7:24 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:05 AM | 10:40 PM | 20h 35m | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:48 PM | 5:31 PM +1 day | 27h 43m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 PM | 6:06 PM +1 day | 22h 42m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Fort Lauderdale The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Fort Lauderdale
Return trip: Fort Lauderdale to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Fort Lauderdale?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 20 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 27 hours 43 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Fort Lauderdale?
The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM (Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun) and the last at 7:24 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Fort Lauderdale?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Fort Lauderdale leave from Washington (Union Station).