There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to District of Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
3h 16m$506–1,206Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
10h 49m$60–116Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
10h 57m$127–266Drive 355.4 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Washingtoncar 355.4 mi
6h 46m$65–94Fly 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 35m$84–556Fly 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
4h 10m$128–1,158
Cleveland to District of Columbia by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to District of Columbia is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to District of Columbia is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $500 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to District of Columbia. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to District of Columbia. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Cleveland and District of Columbia is 328 miles. The road distance is 357.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to District of Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 49m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cleveland to District of Columbia, including transfers.
Cleveland to District of Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to District of Columbia is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $500 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 10h 49m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 10h 57m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and District of Columbia, 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 $55–110 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
- $70–470
- 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
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to District of Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cleveland to District of Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to District of Columbia is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Cleveland to District of Columbia.
There are 1384+ hotels available in District of Columbia.