Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: 100 E Rich St
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Dupont Circle
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Columbus
    Departure location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Average ticket price$94
Average bus trip duration17h 10m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance322 miles (518 km)
Latest bus departure9:10pm

Columbus to Washington Bus

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

Best price found
08/09
$86
08/10
$104
Today
$76
08/12
$56
08/13
$72
08/14
$84
08/15
$89
08/16
$86
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $56

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 $56 to $156 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 $56 which is on 2025-08-12.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Columbus and Washington!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Columbus to Washington.

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 Columbus to Washington.

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

Did you know?

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!

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

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

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