FL → DC · about 860 miles
West Palm Beach to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 18 direct buses and trains a week from West Palm Beach to Washington. The fastest takes 19 hours 40 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:30 AM and the last at 12:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 18
- Fastest trip
- 19h 40m
- First departure
- 8:30 AM
- Last departure
- 12:35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 19h 40m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | West Palm Beach South Tamarind Avenue to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:42 AM | 6:25 AM +1 day | 21h 43m | Daily | West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:35 PM | 3:12 PM +1 day | 26h 37m | Daily | West Palm Beach Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in West Palm Beach Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in West Palm Beach
- West Palm Beach Amtrak Station Map of West Palm Beach Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to West Palm Beach
Questions
How long is the bus or train from West Palm Beach to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 19 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 21 hours 43 minutes.
What time is the first departure from West Palm Beach to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun) and the last at 12:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from West Palm Beach to Washington?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in West Palm Beach?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from West Palm Beach Amtrak Station.