There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Ohio State University by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
9h 13m$55–97Drive 207.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Louisville to Ohio State Universitycar 207.9 mi
3h 32m$38–55Fly from Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SDF - CMH
6h 29m$111–665Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
- Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane LEX - CMH
6h 27m$97–501Drive to Covington, fly
- Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane CVG - CMH
6h 30m$126–737
Louisville to Ohio State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Ohio State University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Ohio State University is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 via Indianapolis Union Station and E Mound St & S 5Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Louisville and Ohio State University is 302 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Ohio State University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Louisville to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Louisville to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Ohio State University is to bus which takes 9h 13m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 6h 29m.
Louisville to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Ohio State University is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Louisville to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ohio State University via Indianapolis Union Station, Columbus, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Covington to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Covington to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Covington to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Covington to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Covington to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Covington to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Covington to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Covington to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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