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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    3h 30m
    $27–55

  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 25m
    $18–85

  3. Drive 174.7 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Columbuscar car 174.7 mi
    3h
    $32–47

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IND - CMH
    6h 1m
    $99–605

  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 25m
    $27–50

Indianapolis to Columbus by bus

Calendar74Weekly Buses
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Columbus 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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