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There are 7 ways to get from Montreal to Columbus by plane, night bus, train, bus or car

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Fly from Montreal  •  7h 39m

  1. Fly from Montreal (YUL) to Columbus (CMH) YUL - CMH

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Train, bus  •  23h 40m

  1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
  2. Take the train from Schenectady to Toledo
  3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus Bus Station

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Night bus to Burlington, fly  •  11h

  1. Take the night bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
  2. Fly from Burlington (BTV) to Columbus (CMH) BTV - CMH

Train, bus via Toronto  •  16h 19m

  1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Station
  2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
  3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station

Bus via New York  •  17h 15m

  1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albany
  2. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Chinatown
  3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbus, OH

Bus  •  20h 29m

  1. Take the bus from Montreal to Scarborough, ON
  2. Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Buffalo
  3. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus

Drive  •  12h 26m

  1. Drive from Montreal to Columbus 719 miles

Montreal to Columbus by train, car and bus

18 Weekly Services
16h 19m Average Duration
$106 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Columbus is to train and bus which costs $60 - $480 and takes 23h 40m.

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The fastest way to get from Montreal to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $320 - $700.

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No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at Columbus, OH via SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY and New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

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The distance between Montreal and Columbus is 625 miles. The road distance is 719 miles.

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The best way to get from Montreal to Columbus without a car is to bus via New York which takes 17h 15m and costs $170 - $270.

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It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Montreal to Columbus, including transfers.

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Montreal to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Montreal station.

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The best way to get from Montreal to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $320 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 17h 15m.

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Montreal to Columbus bus services, operated by SkyHorse / Jaguar, arrive at Columbus, OH station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Columbus is 719 miles. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Montreal to Columbus.

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  • Distance: 625.4 miles
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Columbus, OH, USA?

Air Canada, Delta and four other airlines fly from Montreal to Columbus hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montreal to Columbus via Albany, SUNY Collins Circle, Western Ave & Sprague Pl, Albany, NY, New York, NY - Chinatown, and New York, NY in around 17h 15m.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Montreal to Columbus via Detroit
Ave. Duration
5h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $850
Flights from Montreal to Columbus via New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
4h 54m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $850
Flights from Burlington to Columbus via New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
5h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $550
Flights from Burlington to Columbus via Detroit
Ave. Duration
4h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $550
Flights from Burlington to Columbus via New York JFK
Ave. Duration
5h 49m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $550
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Montreal to Columbus via Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
4h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$270 - $900
Flights from Montreal to Columbus via Newark
Ave. Duration
5h 52m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $950
Flights from Burlington to Columbus via Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
4h 33m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $500
Flights from Burlington to Columbus via Newark
Ave. Duration
5h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $500
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Montreal to Columbus via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $850
Flights from Montreal to Columbus via New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
8h 23m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$260 - $850
Flights from Burlington to Columbus via Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
5h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $500
Flights from Burlington to Columbus via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
4h 48m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $500
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from Montreal to Columbus via Toronto
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $700
Flights from Montreal to Columbus via Washington Dulles
Ave. Duration
4h 47m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$270 - $900
Breeze Airways
Website
flybreeze.com
Flights from Burlington to Columbus via Raleigh/Durham
Ave. Duration
6h 3m
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$100 - $390
Train operators
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Montréal to Toronto Union Station
Ave. Duration
5h 3m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$50 - $110
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$60 - $110
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$60 - $95
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$50 - $65
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
Ave. Duration
4h 18m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$35 - $100
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$40 - $100
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$40 - $80
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$35 - $50
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
Ave. Duration
7h 26m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$9 - $110
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$9 - $40
Child Coach - short notice
$24 - $40
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$20 - $65
Child Business Class - short notice
$22 - $70
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$29 - $60
Business Seat - advance purchase
$40 - $140
Business Seat - short notice
$45 - $120
Coach Seat - short notice
$26 - $110
Train from Schenectady to Toledo
Ave. Duration
10h 40m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$23 - $190
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$23 - $80
Child Coach - short notice
$40 - $70
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$35 - $130
Child Business Class - short notice
$40 - $130
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$55 - $140
Business Seat - advance purchase
$75 - $250
Business Seat - short notice
$85 - $250
Coach Seat - short notice
$60 - $190
Bus operators
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Night bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$10 - $45
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$20 - $60
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus Bus Station
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$14 - $50
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Barons Bus
Phone
+1 888-378-3823
Email
info@baronsbus.com
Website
baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$18 - $60
Website
https://baronsbus.com/
Bus from Buffalo, NY to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$35 - $85
Website
https://baronsbus.com/
Bus from Toledo to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$12 - $50
Website
https://baronsbus.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to Albany
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$20 - $75
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$20 - $75
Bus from Scarborough Centre to Buffalo
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$12 - $55
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$12 - $55
Fox Bus
Website
gotobus.com
Bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Chinatown
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$21 - $26
Schedules at
gotobus.com
Capital Bus Tour
Email
foxbus88@gmail.com
Website
capitalbustour.com
Bus from Albany, NY to Chinatown-152 East Broadway
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$28
Book at
https://www.gotobus.com/capital-bus-tours/bus-routes/
Website
http://www.capitalbustour.com
SkyHorse / Jaguar
Phone
+1 917.288.6888
Website
skyhorsebus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Columbus, OH
Ave. Duration
6h 43m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$88 - $90
Schedules at
http://www.gotobus.com/cgi-bin/ivyu.cgi?gid=657605&d=jaguar-bus-inc-/
Megabus Canada
Phone
1-866-488-4452
Email
customerservice@megabus.com
Website
ca.megabus.com
Bus from Montreal to Scarborough, ON
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$7 - $75
Website
https://ca.megabus.com/
Adult Standard
$55 - $75
Adult Advanced Booking
$7 - $50

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