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Quick Flight Summary from Columbus to Washington

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 93
  • Direct flight duration 4 hour 6 min
  • Arrival airports BWI / IAD / DCA
  • Best days to book Monday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 160

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Washington

Best Price

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
5 Oct, Mon
Columbus – Washington
5h 17m
1 stop
CMHDCA

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
22 Sep, Tue
Columbus – Washington
5h 22m
1 stop
CMHIAD

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
26 Sep, Sat
Columbus – Washington
4h 38m
1 stop
CMHIAD
Cheapest Direct Flight

American Airlines

American Airlines
27 Sep, Sun
Columbus – Washington
1h 29m
Non-stop
CMHDCA

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
6 Sep, Sun
Columbus – Washington
4h 42m
1 stop
CMHDCA

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
15 Sep, Tue
Columbus – Washington
4h 25m
1 stop
CMHIAD

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
20 Sep, Sun
Columbus – Washington
3h 51m
1 stop
CMHIAD

Last update: 04 September 2026 07:39

Estimated Prices for Columbus to Washington Flights

Cheapest Day6 September Sunday
Best Price
$ 178
Average Price
$ 221
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Transportation to Airport from Columbus City Center

John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl. Airport

In order to get to John Glenn Columbus International Airport on your return journey, you can either take a bus from the city center or use airport charter vehicles. Taking a taxi is also a very easy and fast option. If you have rented a car during your travel, you can deliver it at the airport car park.

Taxi

In Columbus, taximeters start with 3 dollars and the fare increases 45 cents per mile. If you have to wait, you would have to pay extra 45 cents per minute. The taxi fare is calculated by adding a tax of 7.5% to total cost. The average cost of going to the airport by taxi from the city center is 25 dollars and the journey takes only 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Charter Service

You can get comfortable and convenient access to the airport from the city center by agreeing with 17 different charter bus companies serving at the airport or 15 different limousines / minivan charter companies. You must remember to book in advance. You can learn the contact information of these companies from the airport or you can ask your hotel to help you.

Car Rental

If you want to be free in terms of transportation during your trip, you can rent a car. If you prefer one of the 8 companies with an office at the airport, you can deliver your car in the airport car park. It is possible to reach the airport in a short time by following the I-670 W motorway with the car you rent.

Bus

You can easily get to the airport by bus number 52 or 92, which you can take at the city center. Both buses depart every half an hour. You can buy your ticket by credit card from the machines at the bus stops. Ticket price is 2.75 dollars for one way.

Airport Information

The airport is located 6 miles east of Columbus city center. Besides all basic units such as cash dispenser, foreign exchange office, deposit box at John Glenn Columbus Airport, there also extra services such as 1 lounge, pet rest area and smoking areas. All terminals have a free Wi-Fi network. There are cafes and bars that appeal to different preferences and shops that sell different products for those who want to shop at the airport.

Transportation to Washington City Center from Airport

Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport

There are different transportation alternatives to reach the city center from Baltimore Airport that is 54 kilometers away from Washington city center and 16 kilometers away from Baltimore center. These alternatives include taxi, bus, train, metro-bus, transfer car and car rental.

Taxi

You can travel to the city center quickly by taking a taxi from the terminal building at Baltimore Airport. The taxis are designed to be extremely safe and comfortable, so you can easily and cozily go from the airport to Washington center.

Bus

You can choose from three different bus lines to travel from Baltimore Airport to the city center. The first of these is the buses called RTA. You can travel in the Central Maryland every day of the week by these buses. Another bus line is the ICC. You can travel between the Gaithersburg Park and the Montgomery region by these buses. The final bus line is the buses number 17 and 99 at your service. You can easily travel by these buses that allow you to go to many places in the city.

Metrobus

Metrobuses are at your service as the buses that allow you to travel between Baltimore Airport and the nearest metro station. You can easily reach the station with a metrobus, which runs every day of the week and departs every 40 minutes.

Train

Train is one of the best transportation options in terms of being both economical and fast. You can choose from different train alternatives as Amtrak, MARC and Light Rail trains. In order to travel by all these trains, you need to go to Marshall Railway Station, which is 1 mile from Baltimore Airport. To reach this station, you can board the buses departing every 12 minutes at Baltimore Airport.

Transfer Car

You easily reach wherever you want to go thanks to transfer facilities that allow you to go to city centers, luxury hotels and individually planned places. You can travel to different parts of the city through the transfer car services provided by the Bayrunner, Supreme and Courtesy companies at the airport.

Rent a car

In order to reach the city center, you may want to rent a car from the companies at Baltimore Airport in which a separate section hosting car rental companies for the passengers. You can travel comfortably by choosing a suitable car at the airport at which different brands and models are offered. Avis, Flightcar, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, National, Dollar, Nextcar, Enterprise, Payless and Thrifty are among the car rental companies you can prefer.


Dulles Intl. Airport

There are a number of transport options to get you from Dulles Airport, located in the Virginia area, 42 miles west of Washington, to city centers. While there are options such as taxi, bus, metrobus and car rental among the transportation options you will prefer on the highway, the metro is among the transportation options you would prefer on the railway.

Taxi

You can easily get to the city center from Dulles Airport by a taxi, without having to make a reservation, which you can easily find from the main terminal building at the airport. You can reach the city center quickly, comfortably and reliably thanks to taxis that are at your service 24 hours a day, every day of the week. You can pay your taxi fare in cash or by credit card. You can also choose between smoking or non-smoking vehicles, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, or vehicles allowing pets, depending on your needs.

Washington Flyer

The Washington Flyer group, which has various transportation options in Washington metropolitan area, offers various ways of transportation to the passengers. These include taxis, buses and minibuses. With the Washington Flyer Taxi, which operates every hour of the day, you can quickly and reliably get to the city center. The Washington Flyer express buses are at your service as a vehicle that allows you to travel between the metro stop and Dulles Airport. With the Washington Flyer Shared-Ride minibuses, you have the opportunity to travel to numerous destinations along with other passengers.

Bus

City buses are another option you can choose to get to the city center from Dulles Airport. Buses 981 and 983, referred to as the Fairfax Connector, can be found in front of the airport. With these buses you can get to your destination more economically than other options.

Metrobus

You can go to the city center quickly and economically with the metrobus that allows you to travel faster than the buses. You can take the metrobus travelling between the Rosslyn VA and L'Enfant Plaza from the metrobus stop at the airport.

Metro

You can travel to the city center and many other destinations quickly with the metro that you can take from the Silver Line Metro Station, the closest one to Dulles Airport. To get to the station from the airport, you can use the Washington Flyer bus at the airport.

Car Rental

You can choose to go to Washington center by renting a car from the car rental offices located at the main terminal at Dulles Airport. Thanks to the cars, which you can rent with or without driver, you can go wherever you want comfortably without being dependent on anyone. Some of the car rental companies at the airport are Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.


Ronald Reagan Washington National  Airport

You have a lot of alternatives you can prefer to reach the city center from Ronald Reagan Airport, which is located close to Washington center, only a 5-kilometer distance. You can take a taxi or you can choose from various transportation alternatives such as bus, metro, shuttle and car rental.

Taxi

You can go to the city center from Ronald Reagan Airport quickly without waiting by taking a taxi that is at your service 24 hours 7 days at the airport. The taxis in Washington are also accessible for disabled passengers using wheelchair and you can pay taxi fare by credit card, as well as you can pay cash.

Metro

You can travel to the city center in a fast, affordable and comfortable way by metro that you can board from B and C terminals of Ronald Reagan Airport. You can easily reach wherever you want thanks to metro that is in service from the early hours of the morning every day of the week.

Shared Rice Shuttle Services

You can prefer to go to the city center by SuperShuttle and Supreme transfer shuttle services that you can take from A, B and C terminal building at Ronald Reagan Airport. You can comfortably reach the city center thanks to these shuttle services that offer high comfort level with the spacious interior area and state-of-the-art equipment.

Rent a car

Another way to get to Ronald Reagan Airport from the city center is to rent a car. You can have a good time by renting a car that will allow you to quickly go to the city center after a comfortable and pleasant journey.

Washington Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
3 Sep
Cloudy
33°23°
Today
Friday
4 Sep
Cloudy
34°24°
Saturday
5 Sep
Rain
29°23°
Sunday
6 Sep
Clear
26°20°
Monday
7 Sep
Cloudy
27°19°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Columbus (John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl.)-Washington flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Columbus (John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl.)-Washington flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Columbus (John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl.)-Washington flights, you can use John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl. Airport, Rickenbacker Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, Dulles Intl. Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National  Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl.)-Washington is 525 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Columbus (John Glenn Columbus Intl. - Port Columbus Intl.)-Washington flights is Tuesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Delta Air Lines starts from approximately $ 81.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
American Airlines
$ 260
1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / In-flight Entertainment
Delta Air Lines
$ 81
1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment

Last update: 29.08.2026

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