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

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There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix 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
    5h 45m
    $192–853

  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
    41h 5m
    $291–568

  3. 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
    44h 57m
    $619–1,440

  4. Drive 1,866.3 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Columbuscar car 1,866.3 mi
    30h 17m
    $341–492

  5. Bus, train

    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 19h
    $776–1,730

Phoenix to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration41h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,682 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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 Phoenix Bus Station to Columbus via St Louis Bus Station in around 41h 5m.

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