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

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Columbus by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane HOU - CMH
    5h 1m
    $213–1,104

  2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IAH - CMH
    5h 42m
    $175–387

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    29h 27m
    $309–608

  4. Drive 1,137 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Columbuscar car 1,137 mi
    19h 39m
    $208–300

  5. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    32h 1m
    $234–365

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    34h 3m
    $221–432

Houston to Columbus by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,023.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Columbus via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 32h 1m.

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