How much is the bus ticket from Cincinnati to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Washington start from $113. The average price for this route is around $173. 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 Cincinnati to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to Washington is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 639 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cincinnati to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Washington at 4:25am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Washington?

A bus trip from Cincinnati to Washington generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cincinnati to Washington from $131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	23h 20m	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:05 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

15h 7mAverage Duration

651 kmDistance

59kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$113 - $581	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$116 - $699	Average Duration15h 7m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Washington?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87412 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $114

Greyhound Cincinnati Washington recent customer reviews

The most horrible travel experience in my life. I’m currently still in Pittsburgh and my original transfer time to Washington, D.C. was 6:00am and the current time is 6:43pm. Almost 13 hours of delay, poor communication, rude customer service, and unclean facilities.

Joseph F.

August 25, 2023

We leave Cincinnati on time, but they abandoned us(me) in Knoxville, bus no driver, I lost all day in the same place. Till now, in the time I'm sending this email, the new bus with me are leaving Asheville just now. Tomorrow, Tuesday 08/11/21, I will be very late, in French Embassy in Washington DC to my Visa appointment. I'm very disappointed. I don't how to get Washington DC on time according the bus schedule I booked. Very sorry.

Alain L.

August 10, 2021

A 2 hours delay made me miss a bus connection and I got Washington DC at 8pm instead 5pm that was the time I planned, the crew took care of me very good thanks

Edward C.

November 10, 2016

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cincinnati to Washington start from $113. The average price for this route is around $173. 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 Cincinnati to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Cincinnati to Washington is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 639 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Cincinnati to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cincinnati to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Cincinnati to Washington at 4:25am. And the latest bus departs at 5:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cincinnati to Washington?
A bus trip from Cincinnati to Washington generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-01

$178

12-02

$132

Today

$132

12-04

$131

12-05

$131

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12-07

$131

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The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $131

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

You can expect to pay from $131 to $360 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 which is on 2025-12-04.