There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Ohio State University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane CAE - CMH
6h 34m$200–1,220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus
16h 35m$88–168Train, bus
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
24h 18m$286–582Drive 516.5 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Ohio State Universitycar 516.5 mi
8h 59m$95–137Bus via Hurricane
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Hurricanebus
- Take the bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound Stbus
18h$88–198
Columbia (CAE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $200 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at N High St & Chittenden Ave via Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station and S Grant Ave & E Mound St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
The distance between Columbia and Ohio State University is 453 miles. The road distance is 519.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Columbia to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Columbia to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $200 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 16h 35m.
Columbia to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Ohio State University is 520 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Columbia to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Ohio State University via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, Columbus, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and N High St & Chittenden Ave in around 16h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Flights from Columbia to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Hurricane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Hurricane to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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