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Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average bus fares from Columbus to Pittsburgh were $20.32.

The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets from Columbus to Pittsburgh is by booking earlier as most bus companies increase the price as the departure date approaches. By booking 18 days out, tickets are on average $21.47 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.

The distance between Columbus and Pittsburgh is approximately 161.98 miles, or 260.61 kilometers. The average travel time for a bus between these two cities is around 4 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your bus has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

If you want to avoid a crowded bus, Sunday is the best day to travel as it is the least busy day for buses from Columbus to Pittsburgh.

In contrast, the busiest bus day of the week is usually Tuesday. If you are planning to book travel for Tuesday, make sure to book your bus tickets well in advance as they may sell out and you may find buses more full than usual.

Typically there are 5 scheduled buses per day. One bus company currently travels from Columbus to Pittsburgh.

The best option will depend on the time of your trip, available prices and other factors, but Greyhound has the most regularly scheduled departures from Columbus to Pittsburgh, with an average of 5 trips per day and 106 monthly trips.

Of the 5 trips there are 3 trips that are direct connections to Pittsburgh.

Need more travel options? Travelling by Train from Columbus to Pittsburgh starts at $81.00.