There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Covington to Columbus Airport
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane CVG - CSG
6h 2m$84–474Bus
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus Groome Transportation
14h 31m$128–226Drive 536.2 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Columbuscar 536.2 mi
9h 48m$98–142Fly Covington to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CVG - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus
6h 28m$138–668Bus to Dayton, fly to Columbus Airport
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane DAY - CSG
10h 40m$100–511
Covington (CVG) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Columbus is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Columbus is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $80 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Covington Bus Stop and arriving at Metra Transfer Center via Atlanta Airport and North Lake Loop & Bear Ln.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Columbus is 476 miles. The road distance is 539.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 14h 31m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Cincinnati to Columbus, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Covington Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Columbus is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $80 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 14h 31m.
Cincinnati to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Columbus is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Cincinnati to Columbus.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Columbus, GA, USA?
Delta and Frontier Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Columbus Airport (CSG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Covington Bus Stop to Metra Transfer Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, Groome Transportation - Columbus, and North Lake Loop & Bear Ln. in around 14h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Columbus Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Covington to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Dayton to Columbus Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Covington to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (706) 324-3939
- [email protected]
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/ft-benning/
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/ft-benning/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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