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

The cheapest way to get from Columbus, OH to Washington is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbus, OH to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $1,000 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus, OH and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus, OH 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 38m.

How far is it from Columbus, OH to Washington?

The distance between Columbus, OH and Washington is 333 miles. The road distance is 388.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbus, OH to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 9h 38m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Columbus, OH to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus, OH to Washington bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Columbus, OH to Washington?

The best way to get from Columbus, OH to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $1,000 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Columbus, OH to Washington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbus, OH to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus, OH to Washington is 389 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Columbus, OH to Washington.

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

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

Where can I stay near Washington?

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Columbus, OH to Washington - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus, OH to Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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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
2h 32m
$1,059–1,160
Bus
cheapest
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 38m
$55–105
Bus, train via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
11h 59m
$97–213
Drive 386.5 mi
1. Drive from Columbus, OH to Washingtoncar 386.5 mi
7h 9m
$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
3h 27m
$1,041–1,083
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
3h 37m
$421–1,662
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 14m
$132–316

Columbus, OH to Washington by foot and bus

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9h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 331.4 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

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