How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Cleveland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Cleveland start from $72. The average price for this route is around $98. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Cleveland?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Cleveland is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 492 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Cleveland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Cleveland?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Cleveland at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Cleveland?

A bus trip from Washington to Cleveland generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Cleveland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Cleveland?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Cleveland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Cleveland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Cleveland from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Cleveland on January 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	9h 40m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Union Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
	3:25pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	11h 50m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	18h 15m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
	6:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	16h 20m	11:00am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Cleveland on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	9h 40m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d	3:53am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 5m	11:05am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Union Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d	3:53am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Cleveland on January 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	9h 40m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d	3:53am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 5m	11:05am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Union Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	18h 45m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Cleveland on January 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	9h 40m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 5m	11:05am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Union Station	16h 30m	11:00am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	18h 45m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
	3:25pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	11h 50m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Cleveland on January 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	9h 40m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d	3:53am	Amtrak Station	No tags
	1:00am	Union Station	10h 5m	11:05am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	18h 15m	3:15am	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d	3:53am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:46 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Cleveland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

16h 30mAverage Duration

492 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $312	Average Duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $1,326	Average Duration16h 28m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Cleveland?

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
Visit page Map
D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Map
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Map
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
Map

Stops in Cleveland

A
Greyhound Station
1465 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,500 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87500 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 $72

Greyhound Washington Cleveland recent customer reviews

Well, this trip was everything bit smooth. We had people on board who had to join to our bus, because they were left at the station due to the previous bus never came. When I asked the driver two times about the waiting lines, he told me whitch one I should join, so I waited there. Turned out that I’m in the wrong line, and could get on board - and nobody told me that, just I was that curious to ask questions again. On the bus there was a massive weed smell (I’m a non smoker, so that was very disturbing), I thing someone used the wape on board. Also the seats, the bottom of the bus, and the windows were DISGUSTING (I’m not talking about dust, but white spots on my seat, dandruff at the head area, and some weird white spashing on the window). I felt very uncomfortable during the trip, even after I tried to disinfect everything around me. Not to mention that we had to get off from the bus, but could’nt stay outside in the fresh air, we had to go inside another building. So, that 10 hour trip was a disaster and a disappointment.

Sara P.

December 6, 2023

I wish the bus driver had less personality at 3 4 and 5 am,- really wanted to sleep

Valeriya D.

December 18, 2018

The buses were quite dirty and poorly maintained. While the staff was courteous, polite, and efficient, the buses themselves were of poor quality.

Anish P.

November 22, 2016

Amtrak

4/55,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,043 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Cleveland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Cleveland start from $72. The average price for this route is around $98. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Cleveland?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Cleveland is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 492 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Cleveland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Cleveland?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Cleveland at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Cleveland?
A bus trip from Washington to Cleveland generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Cleveland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Cleveland?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Cleveland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Cleveland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-12

$112

01-13

$119

Today

$94

01-15

$94

01-16

$94

01-17

$83

01-18

$74

01-19

$72

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $72

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 Cleveland, OH, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $906 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2026-01-19.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.