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How to get fromAppleton to Columbusby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Appleton to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ATW - CMH
    4h 46m
    $91–490

  2. Drive  499.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Appleton to Columbuscar car 499.2 mi
    9h 41m
    $89–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 211
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511
    13h
    $138–190

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbusbus bus
    13h 28m
    $259–395

  5. Taxi to Green Bay, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane GRB - CMH
    5h 17m
    $176–590

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Appleton to Columbus via Oshkosh, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 13h.

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