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

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Washington DC is to bus via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Columbus to Washington DC?

The distance between Columbus and Washington DC is 343 miles. The road distance is 389.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbus to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Columbus to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Washington DC bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Columbus to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Columbus to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Columbus to Washington DC bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbus to Washington DC?

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

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Columbus to Washington DC - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Columbus to Washington DC 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 35m
$100–657
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest
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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 12m
$64–406
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 / ...
10h 10m
$67–121
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
12h 10m
$116–241
Drive 387 mi
1. Drive from Columbus to Washington DCcar 387 mi
7h 11m
$71–102
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 27m
$416–1,658
Bus via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
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 35m
$65–125
Bus, train via Columbus
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
12h 50m
$115–245
Bus, train #2
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 29m
$154–349

Columbus to Washington DC by bus and foot

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10h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 341.2 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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 DC via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 10h 10m.

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