There are 7 ways to get from Minot to Columbus by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MOT - CMH
7h 13m$154–704Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
26h 21m$354–711Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus
28h 45m$256–414Drive 1,212.6 mi
- Drive from Minot to Columbuscar 1,212.6 mi
21h 12m$222–320Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane XWA - CMH
8h 13m$185–786Train, bus via Toledo
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus
26h 41m$389–816Train, bus via Columbus - Mound St
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus Chicago
26h 51m$329–696
Minot to Columbus by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Columbus is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 21h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at Columbus via Bismarck, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.
The distance between Minot and Columbus is 1095 miles. The road distance is 1219.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Columbus without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 21m and costs $350 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Minot to Columbus, including transfers.
Minot to Columbus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
The best way to get from Minot to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 28h 45m.
Minot to Columbus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Columbus is 1h ahead of Minot. It is currently 10:58 AM in Minot and 11:58 AM in Columbus.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minot to Columbus via Bismarck, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- 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 Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minot to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [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
Bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Columbus is 1220 miles. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Minot to Columbus.
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