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How to get fromEast Chattanooga to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Chattanooga to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane CHA - CMH
    4h 38m
    $112–571

  2. Drive 452 mi

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    1. Drive from East Chattanooga to Columbuscar car 452 mi
    7h 51m
    $83–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus Groome Transportation
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    19h 2m
    $162–270

  4. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ATL - CMH
    6h 5m
    $246–1,080

  5. Bus to Nashville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Nashville Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BNA - CMH
    5h 48m
    $866–1,180

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar135Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between East Chattanooga, TN, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Chattanooga to Columbus via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 2m.

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