How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Columbus?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Columbus start from $98. The average price for this route is around $204. 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 Columbus?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Columbus is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 538 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Columbus route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Columbus at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Columbus generates an estimated 13 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 Columbus?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

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 Columbus?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Columbus from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Columbus on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	9h 25m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	12h 50m	11:45pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30pm	Union Station	16h 55m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	11h 10m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	11h 55m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Columbus on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	15h 50m	11:20pm	100 E Rich St	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	9h 25m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	12h 25m	11:20pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	12h 50m	11:45pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	11h 10m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Columbus on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	9h 25m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	12h 25m	11:20pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	12h 50m	11:45pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	11h 10m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30pm	Union Station	16h 55m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Columbus on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	15h 50m	11:20pm	100 E Rich St	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	9h 25m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	Fastest
	Bus	1:35pm	Union Station	9h 45m	11:20pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Union Station	12h 50m	11:45pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:30pm	Union Station	16h 55m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:07 AM EST.

Get from Washington to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

15h 15mAverage Duration

538 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Columbus?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Visit page Map
B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Visit page Map
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 Columbus

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,497 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87497 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 $98

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Washington Columbus recent customer reviews

Did enjoy the ride. Hope to go back to Maryland next week with Greyhound. We got to Columbus, Ohio on time!

Algashim J.

May 15, 2024

Terrible, they said it would be a 10 hour trip, it ended up a 15 hour trip. They wasted 5 hours of my life. The employees were phenomenal though.

Eamon H.

November 16, 2019

On point, No access to wifi

Collins A.

September 14, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/512,022 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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Columbus start from $98. The average price for this route is around $204. 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 Columbus?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Columbus is 15h 15m, covering a distance of 538 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Columbus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Columbus at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Columbus?
A bus trip from Washington to Columbus generates an estimated 13 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 Columbus?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Columbus?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Columbus?
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 Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

01-10

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01-11

$170

Today

$148

01-13

$116

01-14

$100

01-15

$110

01-16

$136

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $100

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 Columbus, OH, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $100 to $351 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2026-01-14.