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How to get fromMinneapolis to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSP - CMH
    4h 12m
    $424–1,005

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    17h 18m
    $95–204

  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    17h 44m
    $222–472

  4. Drive 717.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Columbuscar car 717.2 mi
    12h 57m
    $131–190

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    17h 44m
    $187–367

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511
    18h 20m
    $128–215

Minneapolis to Columbus by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Columbus - Mound St via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago in around 17h 18m.

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