Find coaches from Bloomington, IN to Columbus, OH

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Next departures from Bloomington to Columbus on 31 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bloomington Transit Center
Columbus Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bloomington Transit Center
Columbus Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bloomington Transit Center
Columbus Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bloomington Transit Center
Columbus Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bloomington Transit Center
Columbus Bus StationNo tags

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Get from Bloomington to Columbus

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The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
12h 5mAverage duration
316 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bloomington, IN to Columbus, OH: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59
Average bus trip duration12h 5m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure05:35
Distance316 km
Latest bus departure19:40

Bloomington to Columbus Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Bloomington, IN - Columbus, OH

  1. How much does a bus ticket from Bloomington to Columbus cost?

    The bus ticket price from Bloomington to Columbus starts at US$39. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bloomington to Columbus is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the bus ride from Bloomington to Columbus?

    The average travel time between Bloomington and Columbus is around 12h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 317 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily bus connections are there between Bloomington and Columbus?

    The number of buses from Bloomington to Columbus can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bloomington to Columbus by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Bloomington to Columbus?

    When taking the bus from Bloomington to Columbus, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
29/10
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30/10
US$53
Today
US$37
01/11
US$54
02/11
No data
03/11
US$44
04/11
US$43
05/11
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bloomington, IN to Columbus, OH was searched and found on 31 Oct 2025 with a price of US$37

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

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$54 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IN to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$43, which is on 2025-11-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bloomington and Columbus!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Bloomington to Columbus, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Bloomington to Columbus will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bloomington to Columbus, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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