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Toledo - Columbus Coach Timetable
- Sun,
- Sat
1:25 PM
4:10 PM
- Sun,
- Mon,
- Tue,
- Wed,
- Thu,
- Fri,
- Sat
9:35 PM
11:50 PM
Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Toledo to Columbus. Traveling by coach from Toledo to Columbus usually takes around 5 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 121 mi (195 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 15m |
| Cheapest price | £16.75 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Barons Bus Lines |
| Coach lines | 2 |
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Overall score for coaches from Toledo to Columbus
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How much is a coach ticket from Toledo to Columbus?
£16.89 is the average price of a bus ticket from Toledo to Columbus. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Toledo to Columbus is expected to be between £17 and £45. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 8 May 2024, when tickets are available for 8 May 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £17.
Monthly average prices
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Toledo to Columbus, mark your calendar for July. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just £21. However, taking the bus from Toledo to Columbus during December is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of £33. The best way to find deals on a trip in December is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.
What coach companies travel from Toledo to Columbus?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Toledo to Columbus that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Barons Bus Lines usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Bus Lines | 5 | 16h 5m | £71.16 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 2h 15m | £18.03 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Toledo to Columbus from £26. There are 5 Barons Bus Lines schedules from Toledo to Columbus and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Columbus. In Toledo, Barons Bus Lines departs to Columbus from MLK Plaza - 415 Emerald Ave and no other station. In Columbus, Barons Bus Lines arrives at Columbus (Airport) and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Toledo to Columbus takes 16 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Columbus in 2 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 6 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Columbus.
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 performs about 1 bus trips from Toledo to Columbus every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Columbus usually start from £17.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 121 miles from Toledo to Columbus. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Columbus at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 13:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Toledo to Columbus, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Toledo to Columbus every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct coach. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different coach at any point during your trip. Direct coaches also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Toledo to Columbus; ticket prices start at £43.09.
City Information
Toledo
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Once an industrial powerhouse, Toledo houses many important cultural institutions in the state of Ohio. The city's premier tourist attraction is the Toledo Museum of Art, which houses important works by world-renowned artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso. The museum also has separate sections dedicated to Japanese arts and African arts. Close to the museum itself is The Old West End, a historic quarter with many old buildings and ancient trees more than 100 years old. To get familiar with the local flora, head to the Toledo Botanical Garden to view its collection of herbs and local plants.
Toledo is famous for its many budget restaurants, which offer great foods at affordable price points. Some notable local establishments include Rudy's Hot Dogs and Gino's Pizza. If you can afford to splurge a bit, check out Fowl and Fodder, which uses local ingredients for its incredible dishes.
Bus and train service make it easy to travel to Toledo, and you can catch a flight at the Toledo Express Airport, just 14.2 miles away from the city center.
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 bus station is located on E Town St., and it offers intercity bus 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
Where does the coach leave from in Toledo?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: MLK Plaza - 415 Emerald Ave
The majority of Toledo’s ground travel operates from MLK Plaza at 415 Emerald Ave. The station was named in honor of the late Martin Luther King Jr and opened in 1950. The station offers today’s travelers many amenities, including customer service staff, restrooms, and a Subway on-site. The station serves Amtrak’s Capitol Limited line from Chicago to Washington, D.C., as well as the Lake Shore Limited line from Chicago to New York City. Intercity bus service on Jefferson Lines and Barons Bus Lines also runs through MLK Plaza.
All coach stations in Toledo:
MLK Plaza - 415 Emerald Ave
Where does the coach arrive in Columbus?
Main arrival station: Columbus (Airport)
Coaches arrive in Columbus at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Coach stations in Columbus:
Columbus (Airport)
Columbus, OH (Bus Station)
Ohio State University
Columbus
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