Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Columbus (E Mound St) | Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave | Cheapest | ||||
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| Columbus (E Mound St) | Union Station | Fastest | ||||
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| Columbus (E Mound St) | Union Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Columbus (E Mound St) | Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave | No tags | ||||
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| Columbus (E Mound St) | Union Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Columbus (E Mound St) | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
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| Columbus (E Mound St) | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus
| Columbus (E Mound St) | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | No tags |
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Get from Columbus to Washington
The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 196,288, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Columbus and Washington
Stops in Columbus
- A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
Stops in Washington
- A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA - B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA - C
Silver Spring - Metro
8402 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA - D
Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA - E
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA - F
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Columbus to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Columbus to Washington start from COP 196,288. The average price for this route is around COP 293,310. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Columbus to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Columbus to Washington is 14h 15m, covering a distance of 530 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Columbus to Washington route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Columbus to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Columbus to Washington at 12:50am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbus to Washington?
A bus trip from Columbus to Washington generates an estimated 13.23135 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Columbus to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 88182 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Columbus to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Columbus to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Columbus to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 11, 2026 with a price of COP 264,294To 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 COP 264,294 to COP 555,495 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 COP 264,294 which is on 2026-10-11.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
