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Fort Walton Beach to Columbus Bus Schedule

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Bus from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus: Journey Information

There are 5 intercity buses per day from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus. Traveling by bus from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus usually takes around 39 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 31 hours and 55 minutes.

Distance690 mi (1110 km)
Shortest duration31h 55m
Cheapest price$151.45
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
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What bus companies travel from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound51d 15h 27m$165.65
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 5 bus trips from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus every day, with the average journey taking around 39 hours and 27 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Columbus usually start from $151.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus

The bus takes an average of 39 hours and 27 minutes to cover the 690 miles from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus. However, the fastest bus only takes 31 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Fort Walton Beach to Columbus every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

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 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 bus leave from in Fort Walton Beach?

Main departure station: Shell Gas Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Fort Walton Beach.

All bus stations in Fort Walton Beach:

  • Shell Gas Station

Where does the bus arrive in Columbus?

Main arrival station: 100 E Rich St

Buses arrive in Columbus at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Columbus:

  • 100 E Rich St

  • Ohio State University

  • Columbus, OH (Bus Station)

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