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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Washington is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Washington is to drive and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $160 - $1,100.

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 and arriving at Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Washington?

The distance between Cincinnati and Washington is 426 miles. The road distance is 491.7 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 11h 55m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Washington?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Washington bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Washington is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Cincinnati to Washington.

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

Book your Cincinnati to Washington bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 3111+ 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 (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or bus (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 Covington to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CVG - DCA
3h 12m
$132–852
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2642
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
11h 55m
$72–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2642
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
14h 16m
$119–246
Drive 488.8 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Washingtoncar 488.8 mi
8h 51m
$90–129
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LEX - DCA
3h 6m
$166–1,023
Fly Covington to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CVG - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 5m
$74–480
Fly Covington to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CVG - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 4m
$84–1,044
Bus via Akron
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus Louisville
2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
14h 33m
$83–183

Cincinnati to Washington by bus

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11h 55mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.2 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 55m.

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