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Trip Overview

The average bus between Columbus, OH and Washington takes 13h 4m and the fastest bus takes 10h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Columbus, OH to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 4m
Duration
423 mi
Distance
$85
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Columbus, OH to Washington bus times

Buses run twice daily between Columbus, OH and Washington. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbus, OH is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Columbus and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA10h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USA13h • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA13h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USA21h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbus, OH to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Columbus, OH to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbus, OH to Washington Union Station via Columbus and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 9h 38m.

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