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Cheap coach tickets from Charleston to Columbus
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Coach from Charleston to Columbus: Journey Information
There are 7 intercity coaches per day from Charleston to Columbus. Travelling by coach from Charleston to Columbus usually takes around 5 hours and 9 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
- Distance
- 133 mi (214 km)
- Shortest duration
- 3h 40m
- Cheapest price
- £23.44
- Trips per day
- 7
- Most frequent service
- Barons Bus Lines
- Coach lines
- 2
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Charleston to Columbus Coach Timetable
There are several coach options that can take you from Charleston to Columbus:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Charleston to Columbus?
Coach tickets for a trip from Charleston to Columbus cost about £26 when you book at the cheapest time, 5 days ahead. Opting to take a coach is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Charleston to Columbus by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Charleston to Columbus in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £28 to £36. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 9 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Columbus this week, coach tickets are available starting at £28.
Average coach ticket prices from Charleston to Columbus by month
Travelling from Charleston to Columbus by coach will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, coach ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around £33 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest coach tickets, book your trip at least 5 days in advance. This way, you can save up to £10.09 on your coach ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What coach companies travel from Charleston to Columbus?
There are two coach lines that have daily service from Charleston to Columbus that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Barons Bus Lines usually offers more choice, with 7 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Bus Lines | 7 | 5h 47m | £35.66 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 3h 40m | £27.26 |
Barons Bus Lines is a ground transport company that serves various cities across the Midwest. The company follows through on its slogan of “ride like royalty” with a fleet of modern coaches boasting enhanced amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, ADA accessible steps, and spacious bathrooms. With a reputation for skilled drivers, top-notch safety, and stellar customer service, it's no wonder Barons Bus won the 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award for #1 Business Travellers' Favourite.
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 coach trip from Charleston to Columbus every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 40 minutes to complete. Coach tickets for Greyhound trips to Columbus usually start from £23.44.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Charleston to Columbus
There are 7 scheduled coaches that travel from Charleston to Columbus every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Trips per day
7
Direct trips
3
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 133 miles from Charleston to Columbus. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 40 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.
Distance (mi)
133
Distance (km)
214
The first coach leaves at 9:15 and the last coach leaves at 23:35. To see the times for all coaches from Charleston to Columbus, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
9:15am
Latest coach
11:35pm
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Charleston to Columbus for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Columbus, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
Most crowded
Friday
Least crowded
Sunday
City Information
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. Columbus has had no passenger trains since 1979, when its Union Station was demolished, so the nearest Amtrak trains, such as the Lake Shore Limited and the Capitol Limited, stop in other Ohio cities. 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 Charleston?
Main departure station: Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
Charleston has two coach stations with service to Columbus.
All coach stations in Charleston:
- Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
- Charleston (KRT Transit Mall)
Where does the coach arrive in Columbus?
Main arrival station: 845 N Wilson Rd
Coaches arrive in Columbus at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in Columbus:
- 845 N Wilson Rd
- Columbus (E Mound St)
- Columbus (E Mound St)
- Columbus (Airport)
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