Train from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Washington to Cleveland on March 25
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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Cleveland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 16 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
16h 55mAverage Duration
305 milesDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$51 - $288Average Duration16h 55m
12kg CO₂e
Average Price$52 - $983Average Duration16h 28m
45kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Washington to Cleveland?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Cleveland start from $52. The average price for this train route is around $142. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. Which train operators service the Washington to Cleveland route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

  3. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to Cleveland?

    The earliest train departs from Washington to Cleveland at 7:10am. And the latest train departs at 7:42pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
03/22
$181
03/23
$149
Today
$361
03/25
$149
03/26
$149
03/27
$149
03/28
$149
03/29
$149
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on Mar 23, 2026 with a price of $149

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

You can expect to pay from $149 to $1,476 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $149 which is on 2026-03-25.

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