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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Washington is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $160 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati - Downtown and arriving at Washington Union Station via Columbus and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Washington?

The distance between Cincinnati and Washington is 425 miles. The road distance is 491.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $75 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Cincinnati to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Washington bus from?

Cincinnati to Washington bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cincinnati - Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Washington?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $160 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $210 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Washington bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Washington bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Downtown - Mound St station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Washington is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Cincinnati to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Washington.

Cincinnati to Washington - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)CVG - DCA
3h 2m
$162–1,002
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
12h 25m
$76–210
Bus, train via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtrak
14h 46m
$108–266
Drive 488.7 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Washington488.7 mi
8h 45m
$90–129
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)CVG - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 6m
$94–560
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)CVG - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
3h 58m
$88–1,104
Bus via Columbus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
12h 59m
$78–198
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to IndianapolisFlixBus 2514
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union StationCardinal
21h 58m
$155–423

Cincinnati to Washington by bus, foot, and train

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21h 58mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.8 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Washington Union Station via Columbus and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 12h 25m.

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