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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
$85
tomorrow
Thursday
Friday
$88
Saturday
$84
Sunday
$74
Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 12h 25m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $85

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 45m 1:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $88
Greyhound US 9h 25m 5:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 2:25 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $89
Greyhound US 10h 55m 5:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:30 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $89
Greyhound US 12h 50m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:45 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $95
FlixBus 16h 55m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:25 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $116
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than $1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 1%
      8h 35m
      Washington, DC
      6 mi
      5:50 AM
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      2:25 PM
      Columbus, OH
      E Main St & S Lazelle St
      0 mi
      Economy
      $87
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      10h 55m
      0
      5:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      11:50 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 1h 30m
    • Greyhound US
      3h 10m
      0
      1:20 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      4:30 AM
      Columbus, OH
      E Main St & S Lazelle St
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $40
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 45m 1:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $84
Greyhound US 12h 50m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:45 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $87
Greyhound US 10h 55m 5:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:30 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $88
FlixBus 16h 55m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:25 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $98
Greyhound US 9h 25m 5:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 2:25 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $100
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 45m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      6:20 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • FlixBus
      3h 35m
      0
      7:45 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      11:20 PM
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $33
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 9h 25m 5:00 AM Washington, DC Union Station 2:25 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $74
Greyhound US 12h 50m 10:55 AM Washington, DC Union Station 11:45 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $74
FlixBus 16h 55m 9:30 PM Washington, DC Union Station 2:25 PM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $74
Greyhound US 10h 55m 5:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 4:30 AM Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy $76
FlixBus 9h 45m 1:35 PM Washington, DC Union Station 11:20 PM Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy $76

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH is $62 on 4/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 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 Afternoon, with 8 buses from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH, with 3 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 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 $62!

Cheapest Bus $62
Fastest Bus 9h 25m
Earliest Bus 10:55 AM
Latest Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 328.2 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH

Every day, 4 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 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/22
Monday 03/23
Tuesday 03/24
$83
Wednesday 03/25
Thursday 03/26
Friday 03/27
$88
Saturday 03/28
$83
Sunday 03/29
$74
Monday 03/30
Tuesday 03/31
$75
Wednesday 04/01
Thursday 04/02
$62
Friday 04/03
Saturday 04/04
$71
Sunday 04/05
$74
Monday 04/06
$67
Tuesday 04/07
$70
Wednesday 04/08
$71
Thursday 04/09
$65
Friday 04/10
$81
Saturday 04/11
$80
Sunday 04/12
$84
Monday 04/13
$74
Tuesday 04/14
$77
Wednesday 04/15
$71
Thursday 04/16
$64
Friday 04/17
$77
Saturday 04/18

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 $70, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $77.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH, with $62. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $76.

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.

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 $74
Fastest Bus 9h 25m
Earliest Bus 10:55 AM
Last Bus 5:35 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/20/2026

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 $74
Fastest Bus 9h 45m
Earliest Bus 1:35 PM
Last Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/19/2026

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 $62 and takes 12h 50m 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 $62 and $116. 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 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 Columbus, OH take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH is offered by Greyhound US and takes 9h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $89. 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 10:55 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 9:30 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 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.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Washington, DC to Columbus, OH?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Washington, DC and Columbus, OH change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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