Bus Tickets from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US

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TodayAug 6
from US$158
TomorrowAug 7
FriAug 8
from US$127
SatAug 9
SunAug 10
MonAug 11
TueAug 12
WedAug 13
from US$97

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati (Downtown)
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 8 at
    Departure city: Cincinnati
    Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Washington

Bus
Average PriceUS$75 - US$275Average Duration1d 1h
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$80 - US$804Average Duration15h 7m
59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Cincinnati to Washington

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 US$80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
15h 7mAverage Duration
US$80Cheapest ticket
59kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$108
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure3:25am
Distance636 km
Latest bus departure5:30pm

Cincinnati to Washington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cincinnati - Washington, DC, US

  1. How far is Cincinnati from Washington?

    The distance between Cincinnati and Washington is around 643 km (399 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cincinnati to Washington?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati, and end it at Dupont Circle, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-04
US$114
08-05
US$122
Today
US$150
08-07
US$104
08-08
US$119
08-09
US$86
08-10
US$80
08-11
US$77
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 11, 2025 with a price of US$77

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 US$77 to US$156 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 US$77 which is on 2025-08-11.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cincinnati to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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!

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Bus from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US

You can also go to Washington, DC, US by train

Train from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US

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