Bus from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, OH: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Columbus on 28 April
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
Columbus (E Mound St)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
Columbus (E Mound St)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Union Station
100 E Rich StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
Columbus (E Mound St)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
Columbus (E Mound St)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 18:17 EDT.

Get from Washington to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
13h 5mAverage duration
330 milesDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, OH

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Columbus?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Washington to Columbus start from CHF 56. The average price for this route is around CHF 74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Washington to Columbus?

    The average bus journey time from Washington to Columbus is 13h 5m, covering a distance of 330 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Washington to Columbus route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Columbus?

    The earliest bus departs from Washington to Columbus at 02:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

    A bus journey from Washington to Columbus produces an estimated 13.271625 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which 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 87544 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Columbus?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to Columbus?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. 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
25/04
CHF 95
26/04
CHF 95
Today
CHF 94
28/04
CHF 95
29/04
CHF 58
30/04
CHF 62
01/05
CHF 63
02/05
CHF 64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Columbus, OH was searched and found on 29 Apr 2026 with a price of CHF 58

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 CHF 58 to CHF 138 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 CHF 58, which is on 2026-04-29.

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