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

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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DCA - CMH
    3h 52m
    $125–807

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    11h 10m
    $64–127

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    13h 10m
    $114–238

  4. Drive 386.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Columbuscar car 386.3 mi
    7h 10m
    $71–102

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IAD - CMH
    4h 27m
    $74–456

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BWI - CMH
    4h 35m
    $416–1,655

  7. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    11h 37m
    $66–122

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    15h 42m
    $153–352

Washington DC to Columbus by foot and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Columbus via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 10m.

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