Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Columbus

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Columbus by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.

  1. Fly Portland International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane PDX - CMH
    8h 44m
    $255–436

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane PDX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    11h 25m
    $217–276

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 6h
    $786–1,563

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus
    2d 6h

  5. Drive 2,394.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Columbuscar car 2,394.1 mi
    38h 27m
    $437–632

  6. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SEA - CMH
    10h 17m
    $260–947

Portland to Columbus by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$786Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portland to Columbus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,052.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Columbus via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Denver, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis in around 2d 6h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers