There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLE - DCA
1h 24m$600–1,200Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 5m$62–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
13h 6m$142–292Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Washington361.6 mi
6h 38mDrive 361.6 mi
- Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washingtoncar 361.6 mi
6h 38m$66–96Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 7m$79–383Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLE - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 19m$127–1,164
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $600 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Airport Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
The distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Washington is 310 miles. The road distance is 363.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $600 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 5m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 13h 6m.
What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 24m.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Washington.
American Airlines offers flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
There are 1532+ hotels available in Washington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Washington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.