How to travel from Washington to Palm Beach, United States of America

The distance between Washington and Palm Beach is around 990 miles (1,594km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Washington to Palm Beach by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $300
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Orlando and then to West Palm Beach.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Palm Beach.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Distance990 miles (1,594km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Washington and Palm Beach

There are several options for getting from Washington to Palm Beach by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $165 and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $300.

The distance between Washington and Palm Beach is around 990 miles (1,594km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 870 miles (1,401km)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Washington and Palm Beach by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Washington to Palm Beach is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $300.

The cheapest way to travel between Washington and Palm Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $165 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Washington and Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Washington and Palm Beach. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Washington to Palm Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Orlando and West Palm Beach. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Washington and Palm Beach. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Washington to Palm Beach. We recommend that you fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Miami (MIA) then take the train to West Palm Beach. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Palm Beach is Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) (PBI) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Palm Beach. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) (MIA) 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 Palm Beach. The distance is around 990 miles (1,594km) by road and it will take around 16h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Washington to Palm Beach is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $300.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Washington and Palm Beach

Transport options from Washington to Palm Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 45m
$300
every 4 hours1,613km (1,002 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
$165
once daily1,797km (1,117 miles)
Drive
16h 10m
$100
on demand1,594km (990 miles)

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Airports near Palm Beach

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

PBI
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
International Airport
Distance
22 miles (36km) from Palm Beach
FLL
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
International Airport
Distance
43 miles (69km) from Palm Beach
MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA)
International Airport
Distance
58 miles (94km) from Palm Beach