There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane CLE - CMH
3h 1m$850–950Bus, line 7 bus via Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus Cleveland
- Take the bus from E Mound St & S 4Th St to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus 7
5h 15m$20–58Bus, line 7 bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0105
- Take the bus from E Mound St & S 4Th St to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus 7
5h 3m$24–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Columbus-CMH129.2 mi
2h 19mDrive 129.2 mi
- Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH)car 129.2 mi
2h 19m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus 379 D
6h 19m$58–82
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) by subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) is to bus and line 7 bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland Airport (CLE) station to Columbus Airport (CMH). However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) via E Mound St & S 4Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Columbus Airport (CMH) is 113 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) without a car is to bus and line 7 bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), including transfers and time at the airport.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $850 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 5h 3m.
There is no direct flight from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 1m and has one stopover.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Columbus Airport (CMH), USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport Station to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) via Brookpark Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Columbus, and E Mound St & S 4Th St in around 5h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 614-228-1776
- Website
- cota.com
Bus from E Mound St & S 4Th St to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.cota.com/
- Standard and Frequent
- $2
- Rush Hour
- $3
Bus from E Mound St & S 4Th St to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.cota.com/
- Standard and Frequent
- $2
- Rush Hour
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Columbus-CMH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH) is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Columbus Airport (CMH).
Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Airport.
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