What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Washington is to bus via Columbus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $95 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Columbus to Washington?

The distance between Columbus and Washington is 336 miles. The road distance is 389.3 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Washington?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Columbus to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Washington bus from?

Columbus to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.

Bus or fly from Columbus to Washington?

The best way to get from Columbus to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Columbus to Washington bus arrive?

Columbus to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Columbus to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Washington is 389 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Columbus to Washington.

How do I get a bus ticket from Columbus to Washington?

Book your Columbus to Washington bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

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Columbus to Washington - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CMH - DCA
3h 2m
$97–653
Bus via Columbus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
10h 15m
$62–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
9h 35m
$64–118
Bus, train via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian
12h 55m
$117–252
Drive 387 mi
1. Drive from Columbus to Washingtoncar 387 mi
7h 11m
$71–102
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CMH - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h
$64–406
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CMH - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 6m
$414–1,655
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
2. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
15h 9m
$152–346

Columbus to Washington by bus

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9h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.1 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 9h 35m.

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