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Routes | 16 |
Trips per day | 24 |
train lines | 1 |
Stations | 1 |
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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 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.
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Link to image attributionThe Bus Terminal at 111 E Town St is Columbus’ hub for intercity bus 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 parking lots, hotels, and fast food restaurants. The waiting area within the station building includes restrooms, vending machines, and even arcade-style games if you’re prone to boredom while waiting for the bus. From this station, you can travel to destinations including Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York.
Popular train stations in Columbus:
Columbus, OH (Bus Station)
What train companies travel to Columbus, Ohio?
Located in Ohio, Columbus is accessible by train from 16 other cities. You can choose from 24 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Columbus on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Columbus are also available..
Train companies serving Columbus
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 20 | 20h 43m | €107.69 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
Which train service has the best service to Columbus?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Columbus by train with Amtrak giving them a 4.3 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Columbus taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Columbus punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Columbus, rating them a 3.5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Columbus is Columbus, OH (Bus Station). As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Columbus.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Toledo | 20h 37m | €102.01 |
Cleveland | 12h 34m | €60.06 |
Philadelphia | 16h 39m | €173.77 |
Boston | 1d 3h 22m | €132.95 |
Syracuse | 18h 10m | €106.19 |
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