There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLE - DCA
3h 17m$114–756Drive 355.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland to Washington DCcar 355.4 mi
6h 46m$65–94Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 4m$70–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
11h 6m$118–259Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 52m$234–710Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLE - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 4m$186–1,308
Cleveland to Washington DC by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Washington DC is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $110 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Cleveland and Washington DC is 329 miles. The road distance is 357.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Cleveland to Washington DC, including transfers.
Cleveland to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $110 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 4m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 11h 6m.
Cleveland to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Washington DC is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Cleveland to Washington DC.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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