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

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Columbus by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SEA - CMH
    7h 30m
    $228–469

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 6h
    $768–1,547

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 8h
    $406–779

  4. Drive 2,324.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Columbuscar car 2,324.3 mi
    38h 32m
    $425–613

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SEA - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    10h 13m
    $259–519

Seattle to Columbus by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$768Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,040 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Columbus via Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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