How far is Cincinnati from Washington?

The distance separating Cincinnati and Washington is 399 miles (643 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cincinnati to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Cincinnati to Washington leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Library of Congress, Washington National Cathedral, Georgetown, National Air and Space Museum and Supreme Court.

Bus Cincinnati to Washington from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Cincinnati to Washington on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:25am	Cincinnati Bus Station	1d 3h	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	18h	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	20h 25m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:00am	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	1d 6h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	10:25am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	1d 3h	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 15 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

15h 7mAverage Duration

404 milesDistance

59kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$65 - $331	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$81 - $488	Average Duration15h 7m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cincinnati and Washington?

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Cincinnati Washington recent customer reviews

The most horrible travel experience in my life. I’m currently still in Pittsburgh and my original transfer time to Washington, D.C. was 6:00am and the current time is 6:43pm. Almost 13 hours of delay, poor communication, rude customer service, and unclean facilities.

Joseph F.

August 25, 2023

We leave Cincinnati on time, but they abandoned us(me) in Knoxville, bus no driver, I lost all day in the same place. Till now, in the time I'm sending this email, the new bus with me are leaving Asheville just now. Tomorrow, Tuesday 08/11/21, I will be very late, in French Embassy in Washington DC to my Visa appointment. I'm very disappointed. I don't how to get Washington DC on time according the bus schedule I booked. Very sorry.

Alain L.

August 10, 2021

A 2 hours delay made me miss a bus connection and I got Washington DC at 8pm instead 5pm that was the time I planned, the crew took care of me very good thanks

Edward C.

November 10, 2016

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$91

11/20

$115

Today

$138

11/22

$107

11/23

$93

11/24

$105

11/25

$143

11/26

$112

The cheapest trip from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $91

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $91 to $281 for a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-11-23.