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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$77
tomorrow
$84
Monday
$77
Tuesday
$71
Wednesday
$69
Thursday
Friday
$78

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 35m 9:10 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $77

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 0m 3:45 AM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 3:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $84
Greyhound US 18h 35m 12:50 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 7:25 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $87
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $87
Greyhound US 10h 55m 12:40 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 11:35 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $88
Greyhound US 10h 45m 2:00 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 12:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $89
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      10h 55m
      0
      12:40 AM
      Columbus, OH
      E Main St & S Lazelle St
      3:50 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $34
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 5m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      11:35 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $34
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $77
FlixBus 12h 0m 3:45 AM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 3:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $78
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 25m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      8:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 4h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 15m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 0m 3:45 AM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 3:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $71
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $71
Greyhound US 10h 45m 2:00 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 12:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $74
Greyhound US 18h 35m 12:50 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 7:25 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $75
Greyhound US 9h 35m 9:10 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $75
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 25m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      8:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 4h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 15m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
    Travel time is 3h 50m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 25m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      8:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 4h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 15m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 0m 3:45 AM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 3:45 PM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $78
FlixBus 13h 25m 5:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking 6:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station  Economy $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 25m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      8:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $30
      • Waiting Time 4h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      5h 15m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      6:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
    Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC is $62 on 7/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 buses from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC starting from $62!

Cheapest Bus $62
Fastest Bus 9h 35m
Earliest Bus 9:10 PM
Latest Bus 5:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 328.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Columbus, OH for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$62
Sunday 07/26
$83
Monday 07/27
$77
Tuesday 07/28
$70
Wednesday 07/29
$69
Thursday 07/30
Friday 07/31
$78
Saturday 08/01
$77
Sunday 08/02
$70
Monday 08/03
$69
Tuesday 08/04
$64
Wednesday 08/05
$67
Thursday 08/06
$70
Friday 08/07
$76
Saturday 08/08
$66
Sunday 08/09
$74
Monday 08/10
$66
Tuesday 08/11
$64
Wednesday 08/12
$64
Thursday 08/13
$71
Friday 08/14
$70
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $62, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $70.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, with $62. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $75.

How to save money travelling from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Columbus, OH and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Columbus, OH and Washington, DC.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC? Or which bus companies serve the route Columbus, OH to Washington, DC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Columbus, OH to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Columbus, OH Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $62 and takes 13h 25m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $62 and $91. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Columbus, OH to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $77. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Columbus, OH starts at 9:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Columbus, OH for Washington, DC starts at 5:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Columbus, OH Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbus, OH and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Columbus, OH to Washington, DC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Columbus, OH Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Columbus, OH Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Columbus, OH to Washington, DC

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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