How far is Columbus from Washington?

About 327 miles (527 km) separate Columbus and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Columbus to Washington leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Air and Space Museum and The White House.

Bus Columbus to Washington from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Washington on November 20
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 $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

12h 55mAverage Duration

327 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,385 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

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

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

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$93

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$68

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $68

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 $68 to $159 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 $115 which is on 2025-11-25.