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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price
€69
Average price
€69
Fastest journey
13 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
453 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Akron, OH to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Akron, OH to Washington, DC will cost around €69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €69.
It's difficult to get from Akron, OH to Washington, DC without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Akron, OH to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a flight costs an average of €129.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€66 Average price Cheapest | €122 Average price | €334 Average price |
9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Akron, OH to Washington, DC:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Akron, OH to Washington, DC costing on average €122.
A bus is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Akron, OH to Washington, DC costing on average €334.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 29m.
Train takes on average 10h 51m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator GoBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €55 |
The table below shows live departures for Akron, OH to Washington, DC buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 11:10 AM RKP Transit Center | 13h35 | 12:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:25 PM RKP Transit Center | 14h05 | 11:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Akron, OH to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €43 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 281 miles (453 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 281 miles (453 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €43 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Akron, OH to Washington, DC buses use the Akron, S Broadway St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Akron, OH and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
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