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- Routes
- 92
- Trips per day
- 532
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- 4
- Stations
- 6
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About Columbus
Brimming with life and cultural events, Columbus is the affordable destination of your dreams! Featuring a budding art scene, Columbus attracts art lovers through the exhibitions at the Columbus Museum of Arts where children and adults alike can indulge in thought-provoking artworks. Fans of sports should not miss out on a baseball game at Huntington Park, which offers reasonably-priced tickets; it is also rarely crowded. For those who simply want to stroll about, the German Village offers a quaint and scenic view rarely seen elsewhere.
As the sun goes down, dig deeper into the German heritage of Columbus by enjoying a traditional schnitzel dish at the Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus. When you are looking for a quick snack, Bodega serves some of the best sandwiches in town, and there are up to 47 varieties of craft beers for you to choose from.
Columbus’ busiest coach station is located on E Town St., and it offers intercity coach trips to Cleveland, Chicago, New York and many other cities. The Columbus Union Station was the first union station ever built, and it’s served by Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited and Capitol Limited train lines. The local airport, the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, is located on the east side of the city, 6 miles east of Downtown. It provides access to 31 other airports.
Station Information
The Bus Terminal at 111 E Town St is Columbus’ hub for intercity coach service on a variety of carriers including Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, Miller Transportation, Barons Bus Lines, and Amtrak Thruway. Conveniently located in downtown Columbus, the station’s area features several car parks, hotels, and fast food restaurants. The waiting area within the station building includes toilets, vending machines, and even arcade-style games if you’re prone to boredom while waiting for the coach. From this station, you can travel to destinations including Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York.
Popular coach stations in Columbus:
- Columbus (E Mound St)
- 100 E Rich St
- 845 N Wilson Rd
- Columbus (Airport)
- La Plz Tapatia #302
What coach companies travel to Columbus, OH?
Located in Ohio, Columbus is accessible by coach from 92 other cities. You can choose from 532 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Columbus on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Columbus are also available.
Coach companies serving Columbus
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 334 | 1 day, 3 hrs, 34 mins | £115.05 |
| Greyhound | 105 | 15 hrs, 7 mins | £83.24 |
| Barons Bus Lines | 86 | 9 hrs, 27 mins | £53.63 |
| Tornado Bus | 23 | 12 hrs, 44 mins | £165.74 |
| OurBus | 2 | 8 hrs, 48 mins | £123.77 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound coaches are outfitted with power outlets, free WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning for your comfort.
OurBus is an intercity coach company based in New York City. OurBus provides cheap coach tickets to some of the most popular cities in the United States. All OurBus coaches come equipped with a generous roster of amenities, including extra legroom, freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and complimentary bottled water. With cheap coach tickets, OurBus is one of the best ways to travel by coach if you are looking for comfort at a good price.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Columbus?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Columbus by coach with Barons Bus Lines, giving it a 5 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Barons Bus Lines had the most comfortable coach service to Columbus, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Barons Bus Lines at 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Columbus punctually, travellers suggest that Barons Bus Lines has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to Columbus, rating it 4.9 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
£3.75 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Columbus, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Columbus. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Columbus was £3.75.
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The most popular coach stations in Columbus are Columbus (E Mound St), 100 E Rich St and 845 N Wilson Rd. Columbus (E Mound St) is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Columbus is Port Columbus Intl Airport (CMH), located 6.2 miles from the city centre of Columbus.
Columbus is the most popular coach destination in Ohio. Columbus ranks number 65 among coach destinations in the country. Columbus has the most coach connections in Ohio. There are 238 direct coach schedules arriving in Columbus each day.
The population of Columbus is 850,106. It is the largest city in Ohio. It ranks number 15 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Columbus, under 60 miles, can cost as little as £3.75. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Columbus starts at £7.50. A longer trip by coach to Columbus can be as cheap as £26.99. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as £15.
People who take the coach to Columbus are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to Columbus easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Columbus is 100 E Rich St, located just 0.2 miles away. Select 100 E Rich St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Columbus. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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