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There are 4 ways to get from Macon to Columbus by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane ATL - GTR
    4h 15m
    $101–423

  2. Bus, drive #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Columbuscar car
    7h 40m
    $54–101

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Macon to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Columbuscar car
    7h 40m

  4. Drive 330.9 mi

    1. Drive from Macon to Columbuscar car 330.9 mi
    6h 8m
    $61–88

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Macon, GA, USA and Columbus, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Macon to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon to Columbus via Atlanta Bus Station and Tuscaloosa Bus Stop in around 7h 40m.

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