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How to get fromColumbus to Appletonby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Appleton by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane CMH - ATW
    5h 16m
    $86–461

  2. Bus via LaPorte

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to La Porte, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 30m
    $65–157

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus Lab 210 / ...
    13h 25m
    $83–125

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    14h 12m
    $113–249

  5. Drive  499 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Appletoncar car 499 mi
    9h 41m
    $92–132

  6. Fly to Green Bay

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane CMH - GRB
    6h 57m
    $107–486

Columbus to Appleton by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Appleton via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Milwaukee in around 13h 25m.

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