What is the cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Columbus is to fly and drive which costs $80 - $390 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phoenix to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Columbus is to fly and drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $80 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Columbus via Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Columbus?

The distance between Phoenix and Columbus is 1061 miles. The road distance is 1232.6 miles.

How do I travel from Phoenix to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 31h 50m and costs $320 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Columbus?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Phoenix to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Columbus bus from?

Phoenix to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Phoenix to Columbus bus arrive?

Phoenix to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Columbus?

Columbus is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 3:50 PM in Phoenix and 4:50 PM in Columbus.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Columbus is 1233 miles. It takes approximately 21h 39m to drive from Phoenix to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 15+ hotels available in Columbus.

Phoenix to Columbus - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Columbus by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Phoenix to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane PHX - LNK
2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Columbuscar
5h 8m
$82–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Omaha, NEbus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Columbusbus
31h 50m
$323–476
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Columbusbus
36h 1m
$793–1,294
Drive 1,225.4 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Columbuscar 1,225.4 mi
21h 39m
$217–313
Fly Phoenix to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Omaha (OMA)plane PHX - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha - Eppley Airfield to Columbusbus
6h 15m
$226–448
Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane AZA - GRI
2. Take the taxi from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Columbustaxi
5h 20m
$269–737
Bus via Las Cruces
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Las Cruces, NMbus Cbx
2. Take the bus from Las Cruces to Denverbus
3. Take the bus from Denver to Omahabus
4. Take the bus from Omaha to Columbusbus
34h 14m
$348–460

Phoenix (PHX) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

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5h 2mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Phoenix to Columbus.

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Distance: 1,055.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Columbus via Albuquerque Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Omaha, and Columbus in around 31h 50m.

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