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How to get fromWashington DC to Akronby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Akron by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Akron

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Akron (CAK)plane plane DCA - CAK
    4h 20m
    $78–504

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    10h 33m
    $62–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    12h 26m
    $172–278

  4. Drive  335.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Akroncar car 335.6 mi
    6h 13m
    $62–89

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DCA - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Centerbus bus
    5h 38m
    $611–1,112

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane IAD - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 4m
    $90–381

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BWI - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 9m
    $132–950

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DCA - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    7h 26m
    $1,065–1,171

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DCA - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    7h 38m
    $1,023–1,739

Washington DC to Akron by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Akron (CAK) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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