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

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There are 8 ways to get from Montreal to Columbus by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane YUL - CMH
    5h 33m
    $555–1,406

  2. Bus via Toronto

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    18h 48m
    $57–184

  3. Train, bus via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    15h 45m
    $181–531

  4. Drive 696 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Columbuscar car 696 mi
    12h 52m
    $160–231

  5. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BTV - CMH
    9h 51m
    $517–1,331

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    21h 18m
    $234–499

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2679 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Columbusbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    21h 50m
    $163–273

  8. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    23h 28m
    $272–540

Montreal to Columbus by train, car, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

Air Canada, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montreal, QC to Columbus - Mound St via Toronto Union Station, Toronto, Buffalo, and Buffalo, NY in around 18h 48m.

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