There are 6 ways to get from Port Charlotte to Columbus by taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, 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.
Taxi to Ft. Myers, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Port Charlotte to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi
- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane RSW - CMH
4h 16m$276–950Fly Punta Gorda Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)plane PGD - LCK
2h 55m$132–491Bus
- Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Columbusbus
28h 41m$204–376Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus
38h 54m$467–967Drive 1,072.4 mi
- Drive from Port Charlotte to Columbuscar 1,072.4 mi
18h 48m$196–283Line 17 bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to Downtown Transfer Stationbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SRQ - CMH
7h 27m$210–938
Ft. Myers (RSW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Charlotte to Columbus is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Port Charlotte to Columbus is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Charlotte to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Columbus via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 41m.
The distance between Port Charlotte and Columbus is 996 miles. The road distance is 1078.6 miles.
The best way to get from Port Charlotte to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 28h 41m and costs $200 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Port Charlotte to Columbus, including transfers.
Port Charlotte to Columbus bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Port Charlotte to Columbus is to bus which takes 28h 41m and costs $200 - $380. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 2h 55m.
Port Charlotte to Columbus bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Charlotte to Columbus is 1079 miles. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Port Charlotte to Columbus.
What companies run services between Port Charlotte, FL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Port Charlotte to Columbus via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 28h 41m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) 3 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Ft. Myers to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Punta Gorda Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Ft. Myers to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,600
Flights from Ft. Myers to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 941-861-5000
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
Bus from Venice Train Depot to Downtown Transfer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
- Seniors 65-79
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 513+ hotels available in Columbus.








