The average bus between Rhode Island and Columbus takes 18h 10m and the fastest bus takes 17h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rhode Island to Columbus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Rhode Island and Columbus. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Columbus at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Rhode Island station and arriving at Columbus station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
Rhode Island to Columbus bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Columbus bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Columbus station.
Book your Rhode Island to Columbus bus tickets online with Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Rhode Island and Columbus is 979.1 km. The road distance is 1,287 km.
You can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Columbus via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 17h 40m.