Bus Tickets from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US

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Next departures for Columbus to Washington on November 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		Columbus (E Mound St)
    		Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus StopCheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		Columbus (E Mound St)
      		Union StationFastest
      FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		100 E Rich St
        		Union StationNo tags
        Greyhound Lines, Inc.
          		Columbus (E Mound St)
          		Union StationNo tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		100 E Rich St
            		Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery AveNo tags

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            Get from Columbus to Washington

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 12 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            9bus per day
            12h 55mAverage Duration
            327 milesDistance
            13kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price$103
            Average bus trip duration12h 55m
            Number of daily buses9
            Earliest bus departure12:40am
            Distance327 miles (527 km)
            Latest bus departure9:10pm

            Columbus to Washington Bus

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            You can expect to pay from $62 to $137 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-06.

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            Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by bus only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Columbus to Washington.

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            Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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