What is the travel distance from Washington to Cincinnati?

Washington and Cincinnati are 643 km (399 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Greyhound Station in Cincinnati.

Bus Washington to Cincinnati from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Cincinnati on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	19h 40m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	16h 5m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	22h 5m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	23h 40m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	16h 45m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Cincinnati on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50am	Union Station	22h 5m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	16h 5m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	16h 45m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	23h 40m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 1h	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:45 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 14 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

14h 32mAverage Duration

651 kmDistance

59kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $455	Average Duration23h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$117 - $207	Average Duration14h 32m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Cincinnati?

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

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,392 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87392 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 $121

Greyhound Washington Cincinnati recent customer reviews

Greyhound has little to speak bad of . The manager and my personal experience being forced to pay for baggage not given the tags from origin of departure . Verbally assaulted . The man started saying how it was part of the rules while continuous comments to shut up that I was stupid and that while going into a stuttering fit . And ticks in speach pattern . It felt like I was having a stroke . And was neither allowed to speak on my behalf nor given even the human decency of hearing a full sentence about the rules a two bag one carry on one undercarriage in the ticket allowence . The pennsylvania experience by

Aaron G.

January 17, 2021

Nothing but a terrible impression

Chiji A.

July 19, 2024

Very very bad

Metasebya S.

December 22, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the travel distance from Washington to Cincinnati?
Washington and Cincinnati are 643 km (399 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Cincinnati?
Buses departing from Union Station in Washington will take you to Greyhound Station in Cincinnati.

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

$131

11-22

$121

Today

$121

11-24

$186

11-25

$170

11-26

$150

11-27

$121

11-28

$157

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $121

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

You can expect to pay from $121 to $420 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-11-27.