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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Columbus is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Columbus is to fly and drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $230 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Metra Transfer Center via Atlanta Airport and North Lake Loop & Bear Ln.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Washington to Columbus?

The distance between Washington and Columbus is 633 miles. The road distance is 724.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 16h 21m and costs $140 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Washington to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Columbus bus from?

Washington to Columbus bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Washington Union Station.

Bus or fly from Washington to Columbus?

The best way to get from Washington to Columbus is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 16h 21m.

Where does the Washington to Columbus bus arrive?

Washington to Columbus bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Columbus is 724 miles. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Washington to Columbus.

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

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Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 181+ hotels available in Columbus.

Washington to Columbus - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Columbus Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane DCA - CSG
5h 8m
$125–631
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus Groome Transportation
16h 21m
$148–264
Drive 720.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Columbuscar 720.2 mi
13h 9m
$132–190
Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane DCA - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus
5h 3m
$177–1,224
Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane DCA - BHM
2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Columbuscar
5h 2m
$233–1,092
Bus via Springfield Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus Groome Transportation
23h 8m
$147–283

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 629.7 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbus Airport (CSG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Metra Transfer Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, Groome Transportation - Columbus, and North Lake Loop & Bear Ln. in around 16h 21m.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Fly to Columbus Airport

Bus

Drive 720.2 mi

Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

Bus via Springfield Bus Stop