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How to get fromFresno to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane FAT - CMH
    9h 10m
    $213–854

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 8h
    $373–743

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 9h
    $832–1,702

  4. Drive 2,348.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Columbuscar car 2,348.7 mi
    37h 52m
    $429–620

  5. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BFL - CMH
    10h 29m
    $283–1,084

  6. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2d 10h
    $830–1,774

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 16h
    $788–1,751

Fresno to Columbus by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,014.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Columbus via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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