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

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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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 43m
    $101–510

  2. Bus via Milwaukee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus Lab 211
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511
    13h 25m
    $86–147

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton 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 Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    13h 53m
    $140–292

  4. Drive 499.1 mi

    1. Drive from Appleton to Columbuscar car 499.1 mi
    9h 40m
    $92–132

  5. Fly from Green Bay

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane GRB - CMH
    6h 15m
    $123–535

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Limabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lima to Columbusbus bus
    14h 15m
    $102–186

Appleton to Columbus by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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.

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