How far is Cincinnati from Washington?

The distance separating Cincinnati and Washington is 399 miles (643 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Cincinnati to Washington leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into 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 Library of Congress, Washington National Cathedral, Georgetown, National Air and Space Museum and Supreme Court.

Bus Cincinnati to Washington from $75 | Compare & Save up to 57%

TodayJul 31

from $132

TomorrowAug 1

from $158

SatAug 2

SunAug 3

from $134

MonAug 4

from $113

TueAug 5

from $120

WedAug 6

from $115

ThuAug 7

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 1 at 10:25am
Departure city: Cincinnati
Departure location: Cincinnati (Downtown)
Arrival time: August 2 at 10:25am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 1 at 4:25am
Departure city: Cincinnati
Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 5m
Departure time: August 1 at 4:25am
Departure city: Cincinnati
Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 5m
Departure time: August 1 at 5:30pm
Departure city: Cincinnati
Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 4:50pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 20m
Departure time: August 1 at 5:30pm
Departure city: Cincinnati
Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 6:30pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $279	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$81 - $205	Average Duration15h 7m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Cincinnati to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

15h 7mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest ticket

59kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$117

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance395 miles (636 km)

Latest bus departure5:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,146 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Cincinnati Washington recent customer reviews

The most horrible travel experience in my life. I’m currently still in Pittsburgh and my original transfer time to Washington, D.C. was 6:00am and the current time is 6:43pm. Almost 13 hours of delay, poor communication, rude customer service, and unclean facilities.

Joseph F.

August 25, 2023

We leave Cincinnati on time, but they abandoned us(me) in Knoxville, bus no driver, I lost all day in the same place. Till now, in the time I'm sending this email, the new bus with me are leaving Asheville just now. Tomorrow, Tuesday 08/11/21, I will be very late, in French Embassy in Washington DC to my Visa appointment. I'm very disappointed. I don't how to get Washington DC on time according the bus schedule I booked. Very sorry.

Alain L.

August 10, 2021

A 2 hours delay made me miss a bus connection and I got Washington DC at 8pm instead 5pm that was the time I planned, the crew took care of me very good thanks

Edward C.

November 10, 2016

FlixBus

3.5/59,818 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Cincinnati to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Washington?

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cincinnati - Washington, DC, US

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

Best price found

07/29

$97

07/30

$183

Today

$135

08/01

$150

08/02

$99

08/03

$126

08/04

$106

08/05

$112

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $97

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

You can expect to pay from $97 to $237 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-08-02.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cincinnati to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Cincinnati - Washington, DC, US

How far is Cincinnati from Washington?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

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Will you be returning to Cincinnati by bus?

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