How far is Columbus from Washington?

The distance covered from Columbus to Washington is 527 km (327 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Washington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Bus Columbus to Washington from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Washington on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40am	Columbus (E Mound St)	13h 15m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	9:10pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	9h 35m	6:45am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	100 E Rich St	12h	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40am	Columbus (E Mound St)	10h 50m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	12h 55m	2:55am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:29 PM EST.

Get from Columbus to Washington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

12h 55mAverage Duration

528 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87374 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 $70

Greyhound Columbus Washington recent customer reviews

Greyhound is a decent transportation service; it's no their fault that they have delays. I wish the federal government can invest more money in public transportation, especially in areas outside the Northeast Corridor

Michael O.

May 31, 2021

The bus drivers were great but the buses were disgusting

Oummu B.

August 22, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Washington?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is Columbus from Washington?
The distance covered from Columbus to Washington is 527 km (327 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Union Station, 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

11-13

$98

11-14

$111

Today

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11-17

$89

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11-19

$98

11-20

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $89

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 $89 to $140 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 $89 which is on 2025-11-17.