There are 4 ways to get from Sandusky to Columbus by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train, bus • 5h 35m
3 alternative options
Bus • 5h 48m
Bus via Akron • 8h 19m
Drive • 2h 26m
Sandusky to Columbus by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Columbus is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Columbus is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandusky to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Bus Stop and arriving at N High St & W Broad St via Toledo Bus Stop and N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Sandusky and Columbus is 187 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Columbus without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $16 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Sandusky to Columbus, including transfers.
Sandusky to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandusky to Columbus is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Sandusky to Columbus.
There are 439+ hotels available in Columbus. Prices start at $50 USD per night.
- Distance: 186.7 miles
- Duration: 5h 35m
What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Sandusky to Columbus via Toledo Bus Stop, Columbus Bus Station, and N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr in around 5h 48m.
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2 - $65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $2 - $18
- Child Coach - short notice
- $9 - $21
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $11 - $40
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $12 - $40
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14 - $26
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $24 - $75
- Business Seat - short notice
- $30 - $60
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $7 - $65
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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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Akron Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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/
Bus from Akron, OH to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com/
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