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There are 10 intercity buses per day from Columbus to Toledo. Traveling by bus from Columbus to Toledo usually takes around 5 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 19.717 minutes.
| Distance | 121 mi (195 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
| Cheapest price | NOK 265.82 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Barons Bus Lines |
| Bus lines | 3 |

Average score for buses from Columbus to Toledo
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5.0
I liked how you can bring big bags on the trip and how easy it is to board the bus.
Bus tickets for a trip from Columbus to Toledo cost NOK 411.35 on average. Tickets cheaper than NOK 411.35 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
There are 3 bus lines from Columbus to Toledo available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 7 daily trips, Barons Bus Lines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Bus Lines | 7 | 5h 17m | NOK 446.91 |
| Greyhound | 3 | 5h 0m | NOK 461.89 |
| Tornado Bus | 1 | 2h 20m | NOK 2,364.63 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Columbus to Toledo from NOK 276. There are 7 trips per day offered by Barons Bus Lines from Columbus to Toledo and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Toledo. In Columbus, Barons Bus Lines departs to Toledo from Columbus (E Mound St) and 2 other stations. In Toledo, Barons Bus Lines arrives at MLK Plaza - 415 Emerald Ave .
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Columbus to Toledo takes 5 hours and 17 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Toledo in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 7 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Toledo.
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 3 bus trips from Columbus to Toledo every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 0 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Toledo usually start from NOK 266.
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 121 miles from Columbus to Toledo. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 19.717 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Columbus to Toledo 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Columbus to Toledo, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.



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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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.
Buses to Toledo leave from 5 stations in Columbus.
Columbus (E Mound St)
Columbus (E Mound St)
845 N Wilson Rd
Columbus (Airport)
La Plz Tapatia #302

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Link to image attributionThe 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.
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