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How to get fromGlen Allen to Columbusby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane RIC - CMH
    5h 8m
    $372–662

  2. Drive 422 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Allen to Columbuscar car 422 mi
    8h 55m
    $77–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    13h 47m
    $106–181

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    15h 5m
    $161–331

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DCA - CMH
    5h 33m
    $1,098–1,237

  6. Train, bus via Columbus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    15h 30m
    $161–321

  7. Train, bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    18h 40m
    $196–409

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glen Allen to Columbus via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 47m.

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