There are 4 ways to get from Ohio State University to Kent State University by bus or car
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Bus via Columbus
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Akronbus Bsb 28 / ...
4h 59m$14–53Drive 135 mi
- Drive from Ohio State University to Kent State Universitycar 135 mi
2h 22m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus Louisville / ...
5h 4m$14–53Bus #2
- Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio OSU Student Union to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus 374 D
5h 54m$45–170
Ohio State University to Kent State University by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohio State University to Kent State University is to bus via Columbus which costs $14 - $55 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio State University to Kent State University is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio State University to Kent State University. However, there are services departing from John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 and arriving at 496 - Student Center via Columbus and 818 - Metro Rkp Transit Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Ohio State University and Kent State University is 145 miles. The road distance is 135.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio State University to Kent State University without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 4h 59m and costs $14 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Ohio State University to Kent State University, including transfers.
Ohio State University to Kent State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Columbus station.
Ohio State University to Kent State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Akron station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio State University to Kent State University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ohio State University to Kent State University.
There are 149+ hotels available in Kent State University.
What companies run services between Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA and Kent State University, Portage County, 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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