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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
€80
Average price
€80
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
511 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Elyria, 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 Elyria, OH to Washington, DC will cost around €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
Of the 1 buses that leave Elyria, OH for Washington, DC on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 511 km distance in an average of 10 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elyria, OH to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, and a flight costs an average of €260.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€91 Average price Cheapest | €125 Average price | €303 Average price | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Elyria, OH to Washington, DC:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elyria, OH to Washington, DC costing on average €125.
A bus is €212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Elyria, OH to Washington, DC costing on average €303.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
You'll arrive about -6h -3m sooner (10h 55m by bus vs 5h 52m by car) and save roughly €-28.38 compared to fuel and tolls (€91 vs €62). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €73 |
The table below shows live departures for Elyria, OH to Washington, DC buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:30 PM Elyria, OH | 10h55 | 2:25 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Elyria, OH to Washington, DC run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €66 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 317 miles (511 km) distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 317 miles (511 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €66 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Elyria, OH to Washington, DC buses use the Elyria, Lorain County Transportation Center to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Elyria, OH and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Elyria, Lorain County Transportation Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi is available inside the station. ATMs are available at Elyria, Lorain County Transportation Center.
Ticket office support is available at Elyria, Lorain County Transportation Center.
Available at Elyria, Lorain County Transportation Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Elyria, Lorain County Transportation Center: Station has accessible amenities for disabled passengers.
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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