There are 4 ways to get from Ohio State University to Akron by bus or car
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Bus via Columbus
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Akronbus Bsb 28 / ...
3h 27m$14–53Drive 122.2 mi
- Drive from Ohio State University to Akroncar 122.2 mi
2h 6m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus Louisville / ...
3h 32m$14–53Bus #2
- Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio OSU Student Union to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus 374 D
4h 21m$45–170
Ohio State University to Akron by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to Akron is to bus via Columbus which costs $14 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to Akron is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus, Ohio OSU Student Union and arriving at Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Ohio State University and Akron is 129 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Akron without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 3h 27m and costs $14 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ohio State University to Akron, including transfers.
Ohio State University to Akron bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus station.
Ohio State University to Akron bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Akron station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to Akron is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Ohio State University to Akron.
There are 152+ hotels available in Akron.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Akron, OH, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Columbus to Akron 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–50 and the journey takes 1h 55m. GoBus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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