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

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Columbus Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane IND - CSG
    7h 12m
    $79–434

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus Groome Transportation
    14h 46m
    $138–223

  3. Drive 575.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Columbuscar car 575.5 mi
    11h 34m
    $105–152

  4. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane IND - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    6h 38m
    $174–1,069

  5. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus Groome Transportation
    15h 18m
    $127–225

Indianapolis (IND) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Columbus, GA, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbus Airport (CSG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Metra Transfer Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, Groome Transportation - Columbus, and North Lake Loop & Bear Ln. in around 14h 46m.

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