Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Cleveland
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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 Washington Cleveland recent customer reviews
Well, this trip was everything bit smooth. We had people on board who had to join to our bus, because they were left at the station due to the previous bus never came. When I asked the driver two times about the waiting lines, he told me whitch one I should join, so I waited there. Turned out that I’m in the wrong line, and could get on board - and nobody told me that, just I was that curious to ask questions again. On the bus there was a massive weed smell (I’m a non smoker, so that was very disturbing), I thing someone used the wape on board. Also the seats, the bottom of the bus, and the windows were DISGUSTING (I’m not talking about dust, but white spots on my seat, dandruff at the head area, and some weird white spashing on the window). I felt very uncomfortable during the trip, even after I tried to disinfect everything around me. Not to mention that we had to get off from the bus, but could’nt stay outside in the fresh air, we had to go inside another building. So, that 10 hour trip was a disaster and a disappointment.
2 out of 5 stars
Sara P.
I wish the bus driver had less personality at 3 4 and 5 am,- really wanted to sleep
4 out of 5 stars
Valeriya D.
The buses were quite dirty and poorly maintained. While the staff was courteous, polite, and efficient, the buses themselves were of poor quality.
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.
Greyhound Washington Cleveland recent customer reviews
Well, this trip was everything bit smooth. We had people on board who had to join to our bus, because they were left at the station due to the previous bus never came. When I asked the driver two times about the waiting lines, he told me whitch one I should join, so I waited there. Turned out that I’m in the wrong line, and could get on board - and nobody told me that, just I was that curious to ask questions again. On the bus there was a massive weed smell (I’m a non smoker, so that was very disturbing), I thing someone used the wape on board. Also the seats, the bottom of the bus, and the windows were DISGUSTING (I’m not talking about dust, but white spots on my seat, dandruff at the head area, and some weird white spashing on the window). I felt very uncomfortable during the trip, even after I tried to disinfect everything around me. Not to mention that we had to get off from the bus, but could’nt stay outside in the fresh air, we had to go inside another building. So, that 10 hour trip was a disaster and a disappointment.
2 out of 5 stars
Sara P.
I wish the bus driver had less personality at 3 4 and 5 am,- really wanted to sleep
4 out of 5 stars
Valeriya D.
The buses were quite dirty and poorly maintained. While the staff was courteous, polite, and efficient, the buses themselves were of poor quality.
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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Cleveland?
Stops in Washington
A - Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USAUnion Station
B - Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USADupont Circle
Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Cleveland, OH, US
What is the distance between Washington and Cleveland?
Washington and Cleveland are 305 miles (491 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Cleveland?
If you're headed to Cleveland from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Union Station and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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$55
08/25
$52
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$50
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$50
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$52
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$57
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$53
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$53
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $50
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 Cleveland, OH, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $50 to $101 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-08-27.
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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 Washington and Cleveland!
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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Cleveland will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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