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 13h 51m.

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 59m and costs $160 - $1,100.

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 13h 51m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Washington DC to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Washington DC to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $160 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 13h 51m.

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 644+ 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 59m
$165–1,006
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 50m
$63–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
13h 51m
$72–148
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
$117–246
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
$89–560
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 40m
$101–1,155
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 40m
$113–627
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
22h 46m
$216–468

Washington DC to Cincinnati by foot, subway, and bus

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13h 51mAverage 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 59m

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

American Airlines and Delta 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 51m.

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