There are 8 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, 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 Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane BWI - CMH
1h 20m$410–1,100Drive 388.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH)car 388.4 mi
7h 14m$71–103Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane DCA - CMH
3h 41m$1,056–1,709Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
12h 3m$126–200Train, bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
15h 18m$116–798Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
14h 54m$79–132Train, bus
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
17h 56m$157–892Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Columbus-CMH388.4 mi
7h 14m
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $410 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH). However, there are services departing from Baltimore Airport and arriving at John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) via Frederick Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and E Mound St & S 4Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Columbus Airport (CMH) is 338 miles. The road distance is 390.6 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 12h 3m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), including transfers and time at the airport.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Baltimore Airport station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $410 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 3m.
The quickest flight from Baltimore-Washington International Airport Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Columbus Airport (CMH), USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Airport to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) via Frederick Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Columbus, and E Mound St & S 4Th St in around 12h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- 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
- delta.com
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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Columbus-CMH
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH) is 391 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Columbus Airport (CMH).
Delta and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Airport.
There are 513+ hotels available in Columbus Airport (CMH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Columbus Airport (CMH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















