Bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH from $77

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
from $115
tomorrow
from $89
Sunday
from $101
Monday
from $82
Tuesday
from $117
Wednesday
from $84
Thursday
from $77

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $115
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $124
FlixBus 15h 20m 6:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:00 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $138
Greyhound US 11h 15m 5:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:45 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $143
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH via Arlington, VA, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 1%
      16h 50m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      6:30 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Rosslyn
      11:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $115

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $89
Greyhound US 11h 15m 5:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:45 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $95
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $95
FlixBus 15h 20m 6:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:00 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $130

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $101
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:25 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $103
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $105
FlixBus 15h 20m 6:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:00 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $113
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      11h 20m
      0
      11:45 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      6:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $46
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Busbud
      3h 35m
      0
      7:30 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      11:05 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $44
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $82
FlixBus 15h 20m 6:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:00 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $94
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $96
Greyhound US 11h 15m 5:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:45 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $108

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $117
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH via Arlington, VA, you can save more than $-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 16h 50m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      6:30 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      11:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0 mi
      Economy
      $118
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $50? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      17h 20m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      12:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 7h 0m
    • Busbud
      3h 35m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      11:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $31
    Travel time is 5h 45m longer, but you will save $50

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 30m 11:55 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:25 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $84
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $86
Greyhound US 11h 15m 5:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:45 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $87
FlixBus 15h 20m 6:40 AM Washington, DC Union Station 10:00 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $99

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 35m 11:45 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      17h 20m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      12:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $36
      • Waiting Time 7h 0m
    • Busbud
      3h 35m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      11:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $31
    Travel time is 5h 45m longer, but you will save $10

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH starting from $77!

Cheapest Bus $77
Fastest Bus 11h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 AM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 328.2 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/02/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/27
Monday 07/28
Tuesday 07/29
Wednesday 07/30
Thursday 07/31
Friday 08/01
$108
Saturday 08/02
$87
Sunday 08/03
$100
Monday 08/04
$82
Tuesday 08/05
$91
Wednesday 08/06
$84
Thursday 08/07
$77
Friday 08/08
Saturday 08/09
$79
Sunday 08/10
Monday 08/11
$70
Tuesday 08/12
Wednesday 08/13
Thursday 08/14
Friday 08/15
Saturday 08/16
Sunday 08/17
Monday 08/18
Tuesday 08/19
Wednesday 08/20
Thursday 08/21
Friday 08/22
Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $77, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $116.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH, with $77. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $87.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

These are the most booked bus companies between Washington, DC to Columbus, OH from our users.

FlixBus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Washington, DC to Columbus, OH:

Cheapest Price $94
Fastest Bus 15h 20m
Earliest Bus 6:40 AM
Last Bus 6:40 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 7/30/2025

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Washington, DC to Columbus, OH:

Cheapest Price $77
Fastest Bus 11h 15m
Earliest Bus 11:45 AM
Last Bus 11:45 AM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 7/30/2025

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Columbus, OH

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC and Columbus, OH.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Columbus, OH? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Columbus, OH bus

How much does a Washington, DC Columbus, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $77 and takes 11h 35m to reach Columbus, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $77 and $146. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbus, OH.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Columbus, OH bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH is offered by Greyhound US and takes 11h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $143. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbus, OH from Washington, DC starts at 6:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Columbus, OH starts at 11:45 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Washington, DC Columbus, OH route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Columbus, OH bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Washington, DC Columbus, OH bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Columbus, OH bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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