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

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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

  2. Drive  175.1 mi

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

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IND - CMH
    6h 17m
    $89–605

  4. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    5h 10m
    $29–50

  5. Bus via Cincinnati (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2642
    5h 13m
    $36–55

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 three other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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