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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Washington DC is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Washington DC is to drive and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $210 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati - Downtown and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Columbus, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Washington DC?

The distance between Cincinnati and Washington DC is 433 miles. The road distance is 491.7 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 13h 2m and costs $70 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 Barons Bus, depart from Cincinnati - Downtown 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 46m and costs $170 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Washington DC bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Washington DC bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Downtown - Mound St 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 51m to drive from Cincinnati to Washington DC.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1558+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Cincinnati to Washington DC - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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 46m
$174–1,206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus
13h 2m
$74–193
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
15h
$118–286
Drive 488.8 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Washington DCcar 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 40m
$218–1,327
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 17m
$88–560
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 25m
$86–1,106
Bus, train via Columbus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
15h 35m
$114–269
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
22h 19m
$217–478

Cincinnati to Washington DC by bus, foot, train, and subway

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22h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430.3 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Washington DC via Columbus, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 13h 2m.

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