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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Washington DC is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $95 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Washington DC station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Washington DC?

The distance between Cincinnati and Washington DC is 433 miles. The road distance is 491.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 12h 15m and costs $85 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Cincinnati to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Washington DC bus from?

Cincinnati to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $95 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Washington DC bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Washington DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Washington DC is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Cincinnati to Washington DC.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1389+ hotels available in Washington DC.

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

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

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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 42m
$100–1,206
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 / ...
12h 15m
$87–155
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 30m
$137–275
Drive 489.1 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Washington DCcar 489.1 mi
8h 53m
$90–129
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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 13m
$124–434
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 43m
$149–827
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 33m
$126–1,406
Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus
3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DAY - DCA
6h 17m
$136–773

Cincinnati to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot

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12h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430.3 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Washington DC via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 12h 15m.

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