There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Washington DC by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 22m$606–1,106Drive 355.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland to Washington DCcar 355.4 mi
6h 45m$65–94Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 2m$70–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
11h 11m$231–354Fly 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 47m$84–376Fly 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 7m$126–948
Cleveland to Washington DC by subway, foot, and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Washington DC is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Washington DC is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $600 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
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 2m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cleveland to Washington DC, including transfers.
Cleveland to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
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 22m and costs $600 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 2m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Cleveland to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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 45m to drive from Cleveland to Washington DC.
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