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

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Columbus by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus Groome Transportation
    4h 58m
    $64–99

  2. Drive 160.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Columbuscar car 160.9 mi
    2h 44m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane ATL - CSG
    4h 32m
    $59–344

  4. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Atlantabus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus Groome Transportation
    5h 33m
    $90–212

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Columbus, GA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to 19th St / Hamilton Rd via Gainesville, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, Groome Transportation - Columbus, and Veterans Pkwy / Kayne Blvd in around 4h 58m.

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