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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $170 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Cincinnati - Downtown via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Columbus - Downtown - Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Cincinnati?

The distance between Washington, DC and Cincinnati is 432 miles. The road distance is 492.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 12h 47m and costs $80 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Washington, DC to Cincinnati, including transfers.

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

Washington, DC to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Bus or fly from Washington, DC to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $170 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $230 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Cincinnati bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Cincinnati?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington, DC to Cincinnati?

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Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 696+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Washington, DC to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Covington
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane DCA - CVG
4h 1m
$176–1,109
Bus via Columbus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
13h 36m
$78–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
12h 47m
$81–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
21h 30m
$116–372
Drive 489.5 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Cincinnaticar 489.5 mi
8h 53m
$90–129
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Covington (CVG)plane IAD - CVG
4h 41m
$96–613
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Covington (CVG)plane BWI - CVG
4h 8m
$104–1,197
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DCA - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
4h 39m
$114–680

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

3Weekly Services

21h 30mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 429.6 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Cincinnati - Downtown via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Columbus - Downtown - Mound St in around 12h 47m.

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