How far is Columbus from Washington?

The distance covered from Columbus to Washington is 527 km (327 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Washington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Bus Columbus to Washington from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Washington on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	22h 20m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:00pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	22h 20m	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	12h 30m	2:30am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	16h 15m	6:15am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
	Bus	9:10pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	20h 50m	6:00pm	Union Station	No tags

Get from Columbus to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

12h 55mAverage Duration

528 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Washington?

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $87

Greyhound Columbus Washington recent customer reviews

Greyhound is a decent transportation service; it's no their fault that they have delays. I wish the federal government can invest more money in public transportation, especially in areas outside the Northeast Corridor

Michael O.

May 31, 2021

The bus drivers were great but the buses were disgusting

Oummu B.

August 22, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is Columbus from Washington?
The distance covered from Columbus to Washington is 527 km (327 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

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11-22

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Today

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11-24

$223

11-25

$167

11-26

$138

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $138

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $138 to $260 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $138 which is on 2025-11-26.