There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, 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 from John Glenn Columbus International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CMH - PHL
3h 18m$172–443Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
13h 7m$82–146Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 34m$141–279Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Columbus to Philadelphia-PHL461.4 mi
8h 14mDrive 461.4 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL)car 461.4 mi
8h 14m$85–122Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CLE - PHL
5h 52m$197–478Bus to Dayton, fly
- Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DAY - PHL
6h 26m$136–723
Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $170 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at JFK Blvd & 17th St via Market St & 11th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Columbus and Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 419 miles. The road distance is 464.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 34m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), including transfers.
Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $170 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 7m.
Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Columbus to Philadelphia Airport (PHL).
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Columbus to Philadelphia Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–140 and the journey takes 12h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Dayton to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Dayton to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbus to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Columbus to Philadelphia-PHL
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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