There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane PSP - CMH
7h 2m$247–1,021Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
2d 2h$322–622Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus
2d 6h$736–1,638Drive 2,131 mi
- Drive from Palm Springs to Columbuscar 2,131 mi
34h 29m$389–562
Palm Springs to Columbus by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Columbus is to bus which costs $320 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $240 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Columbus. However, there are services departing from N Palm Canyon at Chino and arriving at Columbus via Town Center & Hahn, Indio Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Palm Springs and Columbus is 1921 miles. The road distance is 2143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $320 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Palm Springs to Columbus, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Columbus is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.
Palm Springs to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Columbus is 3h ahead of Palm Springs. It is currently 7:17 AM in Palm Springs and 10:17 AM in Columbus.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Palm Canyon at Chino to Columbus via Town Center & Hahn, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–500
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Columbus is 2143 miles. It takes approximately 34h 29m to drive from Palm Springs to Columbus.
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