What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Columbus is to bus via New York which costs $160 - $220 and takes 19h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Maine to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $130 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Columbus, OH via Portland, ME, Boston and New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.

How far is it from Maine to Columbus?

The distance between Maine and Columbus is 711 miles. The road distance is 838.3 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Columbus without a car is to bus via New York which takes 19h 3m and costs $160 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Maine to Columbus?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Maine to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Columbus bus from?

Maine to Columbus bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Bus or fly from Maine to Columbus?

The best way to get from Maine to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $160 - $220 and takes 19h 3m.

Where does the Maine to Columbus bus arrive?

Maine to Columbus bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Can I drive from Maine to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Columbus is 838 miles. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Maine to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 551+ hotels available in Columbus.

Maine to Columbus - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Maine to Columbus by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly
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1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane PWM - CMH
3h 19m
$136–775
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus
3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbus, OHbus Nyc
19h 3m
$163–214
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Cleveland Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus
23h 8m
$255–542
Drive 833.4 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Columbuscar 833.4 mi
15h 11m
$153–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Columbusbus
21h 41m
$143–294
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Cleveland Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
26h 39m
$311–621

Maine to Columbus by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

19h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 707.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Breeze Airways, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Columbus, OH via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, NYC Downtown, and New York, NY in around 19h 3m.

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