Bus Washington, DC to Cincinnati: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Cincinnati

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

today

$102

tomorrow

$173

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$183

Wednesday

$139

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	23h 40m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:15 PM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:35:00 PM to University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Greyhound US	16h 45m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:20 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:35:00 PM to Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:40 AM	Cincinnati	E Galbraith Rd	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:35:00 PM to E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 45m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:20 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:35:00 PM to Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:40 AM	Cincinnati	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	23h 40m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:15 PM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	Economy	$192	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:35:00 PM to University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Greyhound US	22h 5m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:55 AM	Cincinnati	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 5m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:55 AM	Cincinnati	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$183	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Greyhound US	23h 40m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:15 PM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	Economy	$184	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:35:00 PM to University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Greyhound US	16h 45m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:20 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:35:00 PM to Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:40 AM	Cincinnati	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$200	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Cincinnati via Columbus, OH, you can save more than $67? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  22h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Columbus, OH
  ABM Public Parking
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $86
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/22/2025 10:55:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  E Main St & S Lazelle St
  
  9:40 AM
  
  Cincinnati
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $67

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	9:40 AM	Cincinnati	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	23h 40m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:15 PM	Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:35:00 PM to University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 40m
Greyhound US	16h 45m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:20 AM	Cincinnati	Downtown	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:35:00 PM to Downtown, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Greyhound US	22h 5m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:55 AM	Cincinnati	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Cincinnati via Columbus, OH, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  22h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Columbus, OH
  ABM Public Parking
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $86
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/22/2025 10:55:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 10m
  
  0
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Columbus, OH
  E Main St & S Lazelle St
  
  9:40 AM
  
  Cincinnati
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Cincinnati (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Cincinnati is $83 on 1/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Cincinnati

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Cincinnati are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Washington, DC to Cincinnati. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Cincinnati.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 15 buses from Washington, DC to Cincinnati, while Night sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Cincinnati, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Cincinnati

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Cincinnati in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Cincinnati starting from $83!

Cheapest Bus	$83
Fastest Bus	16h 5m
Earliest Bus	5:35 PM
Latest Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	404.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Cincinnati

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Cincinnati: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$124

Friday 12/19

$173

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$183

Wednesday 12/24

$139

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

$96

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$92

Friday 01/02

$83

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

$149

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

$91

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$86

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Cincinnati

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Cincinnati, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $83, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Cincinnati. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $139.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Cincinnati, with $83. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $102.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Cincinnati

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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Cincinnati

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

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Cincinnati

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

Cheapest Price	$102
Fastest Bus	16h 5m
Earliest Bus	5:35 PM
Last Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/16/2025

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Cincinnati

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

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

University of Cincinnati

Commons Way 2815

Greyhound Bus Station

Gilbert Ave 1005

E Galbraith Rd

Downtown

E Court St 419

Hughes STEM High School

2515 Clifton Ave

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Cincinnati

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Cincinnati bus

How much does a Washington, DC Cincinnati bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $83 and takes 23h 40m to reach Cincinnati. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $83 and $209. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cincinnati.

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

Every day, the Washington, DC to Cincinnati bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Cincinnati is offered by Greyhound US and takes 16h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $112. 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 Cincinnati?

The earliest bus arriving in Cincinnati from Washington, DC starts at 5:35 PM. 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 Cincinnati?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Cincinnati starts at 5:35 PM. 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 Cincinnati route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Cincinnati, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. 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 Cincinnati?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Cincinnati 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.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Washington, DC to Cincinnati?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Cincinnati

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Washington, DC and to Cincinnati. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!