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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane PDX - CMH
    8h 30m
    $255–486

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Dayton, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane PDX - DAY
    2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Columbuscar car
    8h 54m
    $125–512

  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
    $1,298–1,991

  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 Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 9h
    $468–704

  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
    9h 58m
    $304–587

Portland to Columbus by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,052.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Columbus via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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