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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | Columbus, GA (Bus Station) | Cheapest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Union Station | Columbus, GA (Bus Station) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Union Station | Columbus, GA (Bus Station) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Union Station | Columbus, GA (Bus Station) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop | Columbus, GA (Bus Station) | No tags |
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Get from Washington to Columbus
The journey takes about 23 hours, and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, GA by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Columbus start from $149. The average price for this route is around $181. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Columbus?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Columbus is 23h, covering a distance of 1013 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Columbus route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Columbus at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Columbus?
A bus trip from Washington to Columbus generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Columbus?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Columbus?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, GA was searched and found on Feb 5, 2026 with a price of $142To 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 Columbus, GA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $142 to $247 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2026-02-05.
