There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Sandusky by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DCA - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 57m$522–1,142Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
13h 28m$61–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
13h 22m$132–292Drive 406 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Sanduskycar 406 mi
7h 26m$75–107Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane IAD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 25m$111–591Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BWI - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 32m$143–1,140Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit, bus, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane DCA - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 6m$158–1,164Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)plane IAD - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 37m$157–1,163Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DCA - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 19m$1,053–1,824Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus, train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane BWI - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 48m$199–1,212
Washington DC to Sandusky by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Sandusky is to bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Sandusky is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Washington DC and Sandusky is 390 miles. The road distance is 408.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Washington DC to Sandusky, including transfers.
Washington DC to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Sandusky is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 12h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Sandusky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Washington DC to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sandusky Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Sandusky is 408 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Washington DC to Sandusky.
There are 256+ hotels available in Sandusky.





