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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cincinnati is to bus via Athens which costs $65 - $200 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $130 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Cincinnati via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Washington to Cincinnati?

The distance between Washington and Cincinnati is 426 miles. The road distance is 491.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Washington to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Cincinnati bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Washington to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Washington to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $130 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Washington to Cincinnati bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cincinnati is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Washington to Cincinnati.

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

Book your Washington to Cincinnati bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 670+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Covington
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane DCA - CVG
2h 33m
$131–1,042
Bus via Athens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus
2. Take the bus from Morgantown to Parkersburgbus
3. Take the bus from Parkersburg to Athensbus
4. Take the bus from Athens to Cincinnatibus
14h 20m
$67–198
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
13h 5m
$81–135
Train, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
15h 3m
$206–322
Drive 488.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Cincinnaticar 488.8 mi
8h 54m
$90–129
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
3h 12m
$102–552
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 16m
$124–435
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 13m
$124–1,397
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135
18h 16m
$332–510

Washington to Cincinnati by bus

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Distance: 423.3 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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 via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 5m.

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