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How to get fromMichigan to Columbusby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Michigan to Columbus by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis, IN to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $127–199

  2. Drive 313.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Columbuscar car 313.6 mi
    5h 42m
    $58–83

  3. Fly to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    3h 59m
    $197–642

  4. Bus, taxi via Greenwood

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the taxi from County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Mall to Columbustaxi taxi
    7h 54m
    $126–185

  5. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DTW - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Columbuscar car
    4h 50m
    $916–1,324

Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 322.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Columbus, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Michigan to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis, IN then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can drive from Detroit to Columbus in around 5h 42m.

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