There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Ohio State University 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DCA - CMH
3h 1m$117–725Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640
10h 27m$51–113Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640
12h 55m$89–192Drive 389.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Ohio State Universitycar 389.4 mi
7h 13m$72–103Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane IAD - CMH
4h 43m$281–776Train 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane BWI - CMH
4h 34m$151–1,063Bus via Akron
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Columbus, Ohio OSU Student Unionbus 379 D
14h 21m$107–175Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
15h 13m$114–282
Washington to Ohio State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Ohio State University is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and S 4Th St & E Town St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Washington and Ohio State University is 335 miles. The road distance is 391.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 10h 27m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Washington to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Washington to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 10h 27m.
Washington to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Ohio State University is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Washington to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Ohio State University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 10h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Columbus, Ohio OSU Student Union
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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