How to travel from Washington to Miami, United States of America

The distance between Washington and Miami is around 936 miles (1,506km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Washington to Miami by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Miami (MIA).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

American Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Miami Amtrak Station.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    $140
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Drive

Drive to Miami.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Distance1,054 miles (1,696km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Miami

There are several options for getting from Washington to Miami by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $140 and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Washington and Miami is around 936 miles (1,506km).

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Washington and Miami by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Miami is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Miami, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $140 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Washington and Miami. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Washington to Miami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miami Amtrak Station and Tri-Rail Station Rail Southbound. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 24hrs.

Amtrak run train services between Washington and Miami. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 24hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Washington and Miami. We recommend that you fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Miami (MIA). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Washington and Miami. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and arrive at Miami (MIA). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Washington and Miami with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.

American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways fly between Washington and Miami. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and and arrive into Miami (MIA). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.

The flight from Washington to Miami typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Reagan Washington (DCA) and and arrive into Miami (MIA).

The closest major airport to Miami is Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Miami. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (FLL) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (PBI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Washington and Miami. The distance is around 1,054 miles (1,696km) by road and it will take around 17h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Miami is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around $235.

How do I get from Washington to Miami

Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Miami

Transport options from Washington to Miami
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
$235
every 30 mins1,506km (936 miles)
Fly to Miami (MIA)3h 40m
$255
hourly1,546km (960 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
$245
hourly1,590km (988 miles)
Train
24hrs
$140
4 times a day1,885km (1,171 miles)
Drive
17h 15m
$105
on demand1,696km (1,054 miles)

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Airports near Miami

The following major airports near Miami offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
5 miles (9km) from Miami
FLL
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
International Airport
Distance
21 miles (33km) from Miami
PBI
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
International Airport
Distance
63 miles (102km) from Miami