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How to get fromColumbus to Red River Gorgeby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Red River Gorge by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Cincinnati, OHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h
    $45–86

  2. Drive 188.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Red River Gorgecar car 188.5 mi
    4h 20m
    $35–50

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CMH - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 44m
    $175–972

  4. Bus, drive via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus

    1. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati, OHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h
    $39–103

  5. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h 35m
    $48–90

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar144Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Columbus to Red River Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Cincinnati, OH, walk to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to Berea, then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbus to Red River Gorge in around 4h 20m.

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