Bus from New York City to Columbus, OH: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Columbus on 17 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
100 E Rich StCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
100 E Rich StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Columbus (E Mound St)No tags
FlixBusBus
Chinatown
100 E Rich StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New York Port Authority
100 E Rich StNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:20 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 037, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day
15h 25mAverage duration
768 kmDistance
19kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Columbus, OH by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Columbus?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Columbus start at R 1 037. The average price for this route is around R 2 363. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from New York City to Columbus?

    The average bus journey time from New York City to Columbus is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 768 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Columbus route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, New York Trailways.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Columbus?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Columbus at 01:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Columbus?

    A bus trip from New York City to Columbus produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Columbus?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4417 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Columbus?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from New York City to Columbus?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Columbus?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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
14/12
R 3 187
15/12
R 2 016
Today
R 2 205
17/12
R 1 895
18/12
R 1 671
19/12
R 1 947
20/12
R 2 205
21/12
R 2 274
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Columbus, OH was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 671

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 671 to R 5 202 for a bus ticket from New York City to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 671, which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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