How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Cleveland?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Cleveland start at R 885. The average price for this route is around R 1 335. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Washington to Cleveland?

The average bus journey time from Washington to Cleveland is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 492 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Cleveland route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Cleveland?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Cleveland at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Cleveland produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Cleveland?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Cleveland?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to Cleveland?

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 Cleveland?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Cleveland from R 744 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Cleveland on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	18:30	Union Station	16h 30m	11:00	Cleveland Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:35	Union Station	9h 40m	03:15	Cleveland Bus Station	Fastest
	03:20	Union Station	1d	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	01:00	Union Station	10h 5m	11:05	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	18h 15m	03:15	Cleveland Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 9:51 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Cleveland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 885, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

16h 30mAverage duration

492 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 885 - R 6 608	Average duration16h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 077 - R 19 225	Average duration16h 28m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Cleveland?

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, 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 Cleveland

A
Greyhound Station
1465 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA

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Greyhound

3.5/587 431 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87431 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 885

Greyhound Washington Cleveland recent customer reviews

Well, this trip was everything bit smooth. We had people on board who had to join to our bus, because they were left at the station due to the previous bus never came. When I asked the driver two times about the waiting lines, he told me whitch one I should join, so I waited there. Turned out that I’m in the wrong line, and could get on board - and nobody told me that, just I was that curious to ask questions again. On the bus there was a massive weed smell (I’m a non smoker, so that was very disturbing), I thing someone used the wape on board. Also the seats, the bottom of the bus, and the windows were DISGUSTING (I’m not talking about dust, but white spots on my seat, dandruff at the head area, and some weird white spashing on the window). I felt very uncomfortable during the trip, even after I tried to disinfect everything around me. Not to mention that we had to get off from the bus, but could’nt stay outside in the fresh air, we had to go inside another building. So, that 10 hour trip was a disaster and a disappointment.

Sara P.

6 December 2023

I wish the bus driver had less personality at 3 4 and 5 am,- really wanted to sleep

Valeriya D.

18 December 2018

The buses were quite dirty and poorly maintained. While the staff was courteous, polite, and efficient, the buses themselves were of poor quality.

Anish P.

22 November 2016

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 617 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 Cleveland, OH, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Cleveland?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Cleveland start at R 885. The average price for this route is around R 1 335. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to Cleveland?
The average bus journey time from Washington to Cleveland is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 492 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Cleveland route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Cleveland?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Cleveland at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Cleveland?
A bus trip from Washington to Cleveland produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Cleveland?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Cleveland?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to Cleveland?
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 Cleveland?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

13/12

R 900

14/12

R 2 455

Today

R 796

16/12

R 900

17/12

R 1 107

18/12

R 1 003

19/12

R 865

20/12

R 900

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 796

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 Cleveland, OH, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 796 to R 21 408 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 865, which is on 2025-12-19.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.