What is the cheapest way to get from Indiana to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Columbus is to bus via Dayton which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indiana to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Indiana to Columbus is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Indiana and Columbus?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Columbus. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Indiana to Columbus?

The distance between Indiana and Columbus is 180 miles. The road distance is 175.7 miles.

How do I travel from Indiana to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Indiana to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $29 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Indiana to Columbus?

The bus from Indianapolis to Columbus takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Indiana to Columbus bus from?

Indiana to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where does the Indiana to Columbus bus arrive?

Indiana to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.

Can I drive from Indiana to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Columbus is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Indiana to Columbus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Indiana to Columbus?

Book your Indiana to Columbus bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 584+ hotels available in Columbus.

Indiana to Columbus - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

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

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Bus (Flixbus)
best
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 30m
$29–50
Bus via New Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus Detroit
2. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago
4h 25m
$18–85
Drive 174.7 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Columbuscar 174.7 mi
3h
$32–47
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
4h 49m
$96–566
Bus via Dayton
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
4h 25m
$28–50
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
5h 23m
$562–916

Indiana to Columbus by bus (Flixbus)

16Weekly Buses

3h 30mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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