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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Columbus, OH by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    3h 33m
    $26–40

  2. Bus via New Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus bus Detroit / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago / ...
    4h 30m
    $18–85

  3. Drive  175.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Columbus, OHcar car 175.1 mi
    3h 1m
    $32–47

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IND - CMH
    6h 11m
    $88–632

  5. Bus via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    4h 38m
    $28–43

  6. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    5h 10m
    $28–45

Indianapolis to Columbus, OH by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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