There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Columbus by plane, 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.
Recommended option
Fly from Portland • 6h 42m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 25h 33m
6 alternative options
Bus to Boston, fly • 6h 25m
Bus, train via New York • 14h 49m
Bus • 15h 11m
Bus via Columbus Bus Station • 23h 3m
Bus, train • 24h 3m
Drive • 14h 30m
Portland to Columbus by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Columbus is to bus and train which costs $70 - $320 and takes 24h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Columbus is to bus and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at S High St & W State St via Terminal C - Arrivals Level, Boston, Port Authority Bus Terminal and N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.
The distance between Portland and Columbus is 716 miles. The road distance is 868.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Columbus without a car is to bus and train via New York which takes 14h 49m and costs $140 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Portland to Columbus, including transfers.
Portland to Columbus bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.
The best way to get from Portland to Columbus is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 15h 11m.
Portland to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Columbus is 868 miles. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Portland to Columbus.
- Distance: 715.7 miles
- Duration: 6h 42m
What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and four other airlines fly from Portland to Columbus hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland to Columbus via Boston South Buses, Boston, New York Midtown, 34 St-Herald Sq, Canal St, and New York, NY in around 15h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland to Columbus via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Flights from Portland to Columbus via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Flights from Portland to Columbus via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Flights from Boston to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $950
Flights from Boston to Columbus via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland to Columbus via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $490
Flights from Portland to Columbus via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $490
Flights from Portland to Columbus via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $490
Flights from Boston to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $440
Flights from Boston to Columbus via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland to Columbus via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Flights from Boston to Columbus via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland to Columbus via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $550
Flights from Boston to Columbus via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $850
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $28 - $90
- Child Coach - short notice
- $45 - $80
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $45 - $140
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $45 - $140
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65 - $170
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $90 - $280
- Business Seat - short notice
- $95 - $290
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $75 - $220
Train from Portland to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $26
- Child Coach - short notice
- $16 - $27
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $100
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $85
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $15 - $85
Train from Boston to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $100
- Child Coach - short notice
- $50 - $90
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $50 - $160
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $50 - $160
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $70 - $190
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $100 - $310
- Business Seat - short notice
- $100 - $330
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $85 - $250
- Phone
- +1 800-639-3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston / Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com/
- Adult
- $24 - $35
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com/
- Adult
- $24 - $35
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Portland, ME to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 917.288.6888
- Website
- skyhorsebus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Columbus, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $88 - $90
- Schedules at
- http://www.gotobus.com/cgi-bin/ivyu.cgi?gid=657605&d=jaguar-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com/
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