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 52m.

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 29m and costs $140 - $850.

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 - 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, DC?

The distance between Cincinnati and Washington, DC is 432 miles. The road distance is 492.6 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 25m and costs $75 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 30m and costs $200 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 12h 25m.

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 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Cincinnati to Washington, DC.

Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 513+ hotels available in Washington, DC.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Washington, DC 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 Covington to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CVG - DCA
3h 30m
$206–1,308
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
12h 25m
$76–165
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
21h 58m
$115–373
Drive 489.8 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Washington, DCcar 489.8 mi
8h 52m
$90–130
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
3h 59m
$94–1,154
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 18m
$100–664
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 29m
$140–830
Bus 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 bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus
12h 59m
$78–163

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

3Weekly Services

21h 58mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Washington, DC.

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Distance: 429.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada 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 Union Station via Columbus and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 12h 25m.

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