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How to get fromWashington to Columbus, OHby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DCA - CMH
    2h 46m
    $1,054–1,107

  2. Drive  385.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Columbus, OHcar car 385.8 mi
    7h 9m
    $66–96

  3. 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 Greyhound US0421
    10h
    $67–113

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    11h 58m
    $190–295

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dayton, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane DCA - DAY
    2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Columbus, OHcar car
    2h 55m
    $98–541

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    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 37m
    $69–456

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    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 29m
    $84–1,098

  8. Bus

    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 / ...
    10h 23m
    $66–108

Washington to Columbus, OH by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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 bus from Washington Union Station to Columbus, OH via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Columbus in around 10h.

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