What's the distance between Columbus and Washington by coach?

The distance between Columbus and Washington by coach is approximately 327 miles (527 km).

How can I travel from Columbus to Washington avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Columbus to Washington from £47 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Columbus to Washington on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:00	Columbus (E Mound St)	16h 15m	06:15	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Columbus (E Mound St)	22h 20m	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	14:00	Columbus (E Mound St)	12h 30m	02:30	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	14:00	Columbus (E Mound St)	22h 20m	12:20	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	21:10	Columbus (E Mound St)	21h 55m	19:05	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	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 £47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

12h 55mAverage duration

334 milesDistance

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
Visit page
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

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87396 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £47

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.

31 May 2021

The bus drivers were great but the buses were disgusting

Oummu B.

22 August 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

What's the distance between Columbus and Washington by coach?
The distance between Columbus and Washington by coach is approximately 327 miles (527 km).
How can I travel from Columbus to Washington avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

No data

24/11

£120

Today

£99

26/11

£101

27/11

No data

28/11

No data

29/11

£78

30/11

£102

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £78

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 £78 to £224 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 £78, which is on 2025-11-29.