There are 5 ways to get from Mesa to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane PHX - CMH
6h 29m$194–855Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
43h 1m$292–572Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus
46h 44m$616–1,347Drive 1,854.5 mi
- Drive from Mesa to Columbuscar 1,854.5 mi
30h 2m$339–489Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus
2d 16h$774–1,626
Mesa to Columbus by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mesa to Columbus is to bus which costs $290 - $600 and takes 43h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Mesa to Columbus is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Mesa station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Columbus via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 1m.
The distance between Mesa and Columbus is 1702 miles. The road distance is 1865.3 miles.
The best way to get from Mesa to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 43h 1m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Mesa to Columbus, including transfers.
Mesa to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Mesa to Columbus is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 43h 1m.
Mesa to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Columbus is 3h ahead of Mesa. It is currently 12:01 PM in Mesa and 3:01 PM in Columbus.
What companies run services between Mesa, AZ, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mesa Dr/Main St to Columbus via 44th St/Washington, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Phoenix to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Phoenix to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Phoenix to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Phoenix to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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