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How to get fromColumbus to Phoenixby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CMH - PHX
    5h 59m
    $172–753

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    40h 5m
    $294–571

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    44h 37m
    $620–1,440

  4. Drive 1,866.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Phoenixcar car 1,866.1 mi
    30h 17m
    $341–492

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CVG - PHX
    8h 49m
    $233–740

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLE - PHX
    8h 47m
    $207–648

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $781–1,728

Columbus to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration40h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,681.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Phoenix Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 40h 5m.

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