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How to get fromPhoenix, AZ to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane PHX - CMH
    6h 53m
    $196–857

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    43h 21m
    $298–578

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    47h 6m
    $612–1,297

  4. Drive 1,867.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Columbuscar car 1,867.9 mi
    30h 18m
    $341–493

  5. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    47h 15m
    $615–1,342

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 18h
    $774–1,722

Phoenix, AZ to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration43h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,692.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDowell Rd & 27th Av to Columbus via McDowell Rd & Central Av, Central Av & McDowell Rd, 1st Av & Van Buren St, Van Buren St & Central Av, Jefferson St & 24th St, 24th St & Jefferson St, 24th St & Buckeye Rd, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 21m.

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