Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati

TodayAug 6
TomorrowAug 7
FriAug 8
from $119
SatAug 9
SunAug 10
MonAug 11
from $122
TueAug 12
from $100
WedAug 13

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Cincinnati.

Average Price$81 - $306Average Duration22h 10m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$81 - $804Average Duration14h 32m
59kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 22 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
22h 10mAverage Duration
$81Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$108
Average bus trip duration22h 10m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance400 miles (644 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Cincinnati Bus

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

Best price found
08/04
$173
08/05
$149
Today
$83
08/07
$86
08/08
$112
08/09
$84
08/10
$123
08/11
$114
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $83

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 Cincinnati, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $83 to $175 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-08-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Cincinnati.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Cincinnati.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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