What is the distance between Cleveland and Washington?

The distance separating Cleveland and Washington is 305 miles (491 km).

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

If you're headed to Washington from Cleveland, chances are that your bus will leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Washington National Cathedral, Georgetown, Arlington National Cemetery, United States Botanic Garden and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bus Cleveland to Washington from $36 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 26

from $72

TomorrowJul 27

from $76

MonJul 28

from $72

TueJul 29

from $62

WedJul 30

from $71

ThuJul 31

from $61

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 27 at 9:45am
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: July 27 at 9:10pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 25m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 27 at 4:40pm
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 9h 50m
Departure time: July 27 at 2:35am
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: July 27 at 3:45pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 10m
Departure time: July 27 at 11:30am
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 12:50am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 20m
Departure time: July 27 at 4:15pm
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: July 28 at 2:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 15m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $218	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$52 - $330	Average Duration17h 34m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cleveland to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$72

Average bus trip duration13h 10m

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure2:35am

Distance303 miles (488 km)

Latest bus departure5:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,135 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 Cleveland Washington recent customer reviews

I was disappointed in the Greyhound. For the amount of money I spent the facilities were not satisfactory. The outlets didn’t work and there was no WiFi, despite the sign. There was very little space and I was expecting better services. My driver also gave us all the information we needed after the bus left so there was a few discrepancies.

Cecelia D.

February 10, 2020

Many years since last being a passenger, and now disabled, the terminal staff was very attentive and accommodating without asking for help. The Driver was absolutely professional, and nice to the passengers, and went above for a passenger that missed her stop.

Linda K.

December 17, 2018

We were 2h too late and 10 people HAD T O leave the bus cause there got too many people on the bus the following station

Selina K.

November 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/59,730 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, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Cleveland to Washington Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Washington from Cleveland, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Cleveland and Washington?

Stops in Cleveland

A - Greyhound Station

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 Cleveland, OH, US - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Cleveland and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cleveland to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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

Best price found

07/24

$68

07/25

$68

Today

$64

07/27

$68

07/28

$64

07/29

$55

07/30

$64

07/31

$54

The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $121 for a bus ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-07-31.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cleveland to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cleveland to Washington, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cleveland to Washington.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cleveland to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 10m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time17h 34m	Avg Price$125	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Cleveland, OH, US by bus?

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Where are the popular stops in Cleveland and Washington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cleveland, OH, US - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Cleveland and Washington?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

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What's the cheapest way to go from Cleveland, OH, US to Washington, DC, US?

Will you be returning to Cleveland, OH, US by bus?

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