There are 8 ways to get from Annapolis to Columbus by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DCA - CMH
4h 36m$131–818Bus via Washington
cheapest- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
11h 40m$67–133Bus, train via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
13h 38m$122–263Drive 409.2 mi
- Drive from Annapolis to Columbuscar 409.2 mi
7h 31m$75–108Line 70 bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from COLLEGE AVE & BLADEN ST eb to Cromwell Light Rail Station Bay 1bus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane BWI - CMH
5h 7m$418–1,113Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane IAD - CMH
5h 18m$81–467Bus
- Take the bus from West St & Church Cir to Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3bus 70
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
13h 15m$73–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbusbus
16h 10m$156–358
Annapolis to Columbus by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annapolis to Columbus is to bus via Washington which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Annapolis to Columbus is to bus and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Annapolis to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Annapolis and arriving at Columbus via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Annapolis and Columbus is 374 miles. The road distance is 411.6 miles.
The best way to get from Annapolis to Columbus without a car is to bus via Washington which takes 11h 40m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Annapolis to Columbus, including transfers.
Annapolis to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Annapolis station.
Annapolis to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annapolis to Columbus is 412 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Annapolis to Columbus.
Book your Annapolis to Columbus bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Annapolis, MD, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Annapolis to Columbus via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Annapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from COLLEGE AVE & BLADEN ST eb to Cromwell Light Rail Station Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from West St & Church Cir to Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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