How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Columbus?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Columbus start from $98. The average price for this route is around $182. 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 14h 45m, covering a distance of 528 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Columbus route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Columbus?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Columbus at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Columbus?

A bus trip from Washington to Columbus generates an estimated 13 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 87412 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.

Bus Washington to Columbus from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Columbus on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	22h 25m	4:55am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	20h 25m	4:55am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	20h 15m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	20h 25m	4:55am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:20am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	18h 25m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Get from Washington to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

14h 45mAverage Duration

528 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Columbus?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,438 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87438 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $98

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Washington Columbus recent customer reviews

Did enjoy the ride. Hope to go back to Maryland next week with Greyhound. We got to Columbus, Ohio on time!

Algashim J.

May 15, 2024

Terrible, they said it would be a 10 hour trip, it ended up a 15 hour trip. They wasted 5 hours of my life. The employees were phenomenal though.

Eamon H.

November 16, 2019

On point, No access to wifi

Collins A.

September 14, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,635 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, OH 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 $98. The average price for this route is around $182. 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 14h 45m, covering a distance of 528 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Columbus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Columbus at 12:55am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Columbus?
A bus trip from Washington to Columbus generates an estimated 13 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 87412 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.

Best price found

12-15

$211

12-16

$172

Today

$187

12-18

No data

12-19

$165

12-20

No data

12-21

$142

12-22

$188

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Dec 21, 2025 with a price of $142

To 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, OH, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $142 to $241 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-12-21.