Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Columbus on August 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	16h 15m	2:15pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	13h 55m	10:40am	100 E Rich St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:30pm	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 10m	10:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	11:25pm	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 50m	2:15pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Columbus on August 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	11h 40m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	Cheapest
	Bus	3:20am	Philadelphia Bus Station	10h 55m	2:15pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	Philadelphia Bus Station	13h 20m	11:20pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:45pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	13h 55m	10:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	12:01pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	11h 44m	11:45pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	5:35pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	11h 10m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia Bus Station	16h 15m	2:15pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:05pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	20h 35m	10:40am	100 E Rich St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:45 AM EDT.

Get from Philadelphia to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 57,410, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

13h 20mAverage Duration

672 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Columbus

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
E
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/588,099 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 88099 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 57,410

Greyhound Philadelphia Columbus recent customer reviews

It was freezing o. The bus and the driver was very sarcastic and uncaring or sympathetic to the passengers. I now have a cold from riding in that bus with no heat.

Khory E.

February 4, 2019

The seats were not semi reclining as advertised so I could not rest during my overnight trip. Besides, the lady at the ticket counter who told me to weigh the bags checked my ticket and gave it back but did not tell me that they would put a baggage claim ticket to the bags. As it was my first time taking Greyhound I did not know that as well. The man loading them did not notice them as well. It is only after I reached Columbus and I could not find the baggage and I checked with the driver did I remember seeing my baggage outside the bus (no.1683) at Pittsburgh where there was a 2 hour stop. When I mentioned this to the driver he told me that usually the bags with no baggage claim ticket will be unloaded from the bus. I hope to retrieve the bag when I go to Pittsburgh bus station tomorrow if it is still there as the driver suggested.

Jyothirmayi K.

December 23, 2018

Very terrible

Nyankun W.

March 23, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/515,420 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways, Elite

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA, US to Columbus, OH by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Columbus start from CLP 57,410. The average price for this route is around CLP 95,563. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Columbus?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Columbus is 13h 20m, covering a distance of 672 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Columbus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Columbus at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Columbus?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Columbus generates an estimated 16.7795 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Columbus?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 88097 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Columbus?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-27

CLP 54,385

08-28

CLP 87,785

Today

CLP 85,877

08-30

CLP 82,059

08-31

CLP 64,882

09-01

CLP 64,882

09-02

CLP 64,882

09-03

CLP 71,562

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA, US to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Aug 27, 2026 with a price of CLP 54,385

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA, US to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CLP 54,385 to CLP 155,530 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA, US to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 64,882 which is on 2026-08-31.