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

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Painesville is to bus and line 1 bus which costs $16 - $60 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Painesville is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Painesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Painesville. However, there are services departing from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St and arriving at Sr-20 Mentor Ave. & Jefferson St. via Chester Ave. & E. 13Th St. and Lakeland Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Columbus to Painesville?

The distance between Columbus and Painesville is 179 miles. The road distance is 169.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbus to Painesville without a car is to bus and line 1 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $16 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Columbus to Painesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Painesville bus from?

Columbus to Painesville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St station.

Where does the Columbus to Painesville bus arrive?

Columbus to Painesville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station.

Can I drive from Columbus to Painesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Painesville is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Columbus to Painesville.

Where can I stay near Painesville?

There are 57+ hotels available in Painesville.

Columbus to Painesville - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 1 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to Painesville by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus Louisville / ...
2. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center to Sr-20 Mentor Ave. & Jefferson St.bus 1 / ...
4h 50m
$16–57
Drive 168.1 mi
1. Drive from Columbus to Painesvillecar 168.1 mi
2h 55m
$31–45
Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
6h 23m
$29–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus 374 D
7h 42m
$60–83

Columbus to Painesville by bus

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Distance: 177.6 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Painesville, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Sr-20 Mentor Ave. & Jefferson St. via Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station, Chester Ave. & E. 13Th St., and Lakeland Transit Center in around 4h 50m.

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