OH → DC · about 306 miles
Cleveland to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 21 direct buses and trains a week from Cleveland to Washington. The fastest takes 8 hours 55 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:24 AM and the last at 3:10 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 8h 55m
- First departure
- 1:24 AM
- Last departure
- 3:10 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:24 AM New | 1:10 PM | 11h 46m | Mon | Cleveland to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:54 AM | 1:10 PM | 11h 16m | Daily | Cleveland to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:40 AM | 11:35 AM | 8h 55m | Daily | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:10 PM | 12:50 AM +1 day | 9h 40m | Daily | Cleveland Bus Station (Brook Park) to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Cleveland
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Cleveland
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Cleveland to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 8 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 16 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Cleveland to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM (Mon) and the last at 3:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Cleveland to Washington?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Cleveland?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Cleveland Amtrak station and Cleveland (Brook Park).