There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Lorain by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DCA - CLE
2h 1m$661–1,157Drive 377.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Loraincar 377.8 mi
6h 55m$69–100Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0164
11h 21m$95–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Floridian
11h 48m$274–413Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BWI - CLE
3h 32m$182–1,015Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane IAD - CLE
3h 45m$142–453
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lorain is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lorain is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $650 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Lorain. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Lorain station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elyria Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Washington and Lorain is 335 miles. The road distance is 380 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lorain without a car is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Washington to Lorain, including transfers.
Washington to Lorain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lorain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Lorain is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $650 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 11h 21m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $420 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lorain, OH, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 11h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Lorain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Washington to Lorain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lorain is 380 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Washington to Lorain.
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