What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Alabama?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Alabama is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Alabama?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Alabama is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Alabama?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Alabama. However, there are services departing from Metra Transfer Center and arriving at Huntsville, AL via Groome Transportation - Columbus and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

How far is it from Columbus to Alabama?

The distance between Columbus and Alabama is 276 miles. The road distance is 217.1 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus to Alabama without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to Alabama without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Alabama?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Columbus to Alabama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Alabama bus from?

Columbus to Alabama bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation - Columbus station.

Where does the Columbus to Alabama bus arrive?

Columbus to Alabama bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Alabama?

Alabama is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 3:01 PM in Columbus and 2:01 PM in Alabama.

Can I drive from Columbus to Alabama?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Alabama is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Columbus to Alabama.

Where can I stay near Alabama?

There are 175+ hotels available in Alabama.

Columbus to Alabama - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbus to Alabama by taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Opelika 4th Street Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Huntsville, ALbus
6h 24m
$120–173
Drive 215.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbus to Huntsvillecar 215.8 mi
4h 34m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation - Columbus to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Huntsville, ALbus Greyhound US0622s
13h 32m
$125–215

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Distance: 274 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Columbus, GA, USA and Alabama, USA?

You can take a bus from Metra Transfer Center to Huntsville via Veterans Pkwy / Kayne Blvd, Groome Transportation - Columbus, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Huntsville, AL in around 13h 32m.

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