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

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 20m.

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 3h 58m and costs $140 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Cincinnati via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Washington DC to Cincinnati?

The distance between Washington DC and Cincinnati is 433 miles. The road distance is 491.6 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 14h 20m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 3h 58m and costs $140 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 14h 20m.

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 52m to drive from Washington DC to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 663+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Covington
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane DCA - CVG
3h 58m
$145–906
Bus via Athens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus
2. Take the bus from Morgantown, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus
3. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Athens to University of Cincinnatibus
15h 56m
$63–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
14h 20m
$72–142
Train, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
16h 20m
$122–256
Drive 488.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Cincinnaticar 488.8 mi
8h 52m
$90–129
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 31m
$84–490
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 34m
$106–1,154
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
$208–1,227
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
22h 45m
$226–476

Washington DC to Cincinnati by foot and bus

4Weekly Services

14h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Washington DC to Cincinnati.

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Distance: 430.4 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Cincinnati via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 20m.

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