Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati

ThuJul 31
from $122
FriAug 1
from $146
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
from $111
TueAug 5
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7

Cheap buses leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Cincinnati.

Bus
Average Price$79 - $291Average Duration21h 30m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$80 - $804Average Duration14h 32m
59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
21h 30mAverage Duration
$79Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$109
Average bus trip duration21h 30m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance410 miles (661 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Cincinnati Bus

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

Best price found
07/27
$236
07/28
$79
Today
$96
07/30
$108
07/31
$115
08/01
$152
08/02
$74
08/03
$93
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $74

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 Cincinnati, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $74 to $241 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-08-02.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 Washington to Cincinnati.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati

You can also go to Cincinnati by train

Train from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati

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