There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ATW - CMH
4h 37m$96–500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Limabus
- Take the bus from Lima to Columbusbus
14h 15m$60–156Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus Wasau / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511
13h 25m$80–135Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus
13h 53m$118–255Drive 499.1 mi
- Drive from Appleton to Columbuscar 499.1 mi
9h 41m$92–132Fly from Green Bay
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane GRB - CMH
6h 6m$113–525
Appleton to Columbus by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Columbus is to bus which costs $60 - $160 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $95 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Appleton and arriving at Columbus via Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Appleton and Columbus is 433 miles. The road distance is 502.1 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Columbus without a car is to bus via Milwaukee which takes 13h 25m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Appleton to Columbus, including transfers.
Appleton to Columbus bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Appleton station.
The best way to get from Appleton to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 25m.
Appleton to Columbus bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Columbus is 1h ahead of Appleton. It is currently 11:40 AM in Appleton and 12:40 PM in Columbus.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton to Columbus via Milwaukee and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Appleton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Appleton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Green Bay to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Green Bay to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Green Bay to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Columbus is 502 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Appleton to Columbus.
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