What is the travel distance from Austin to Columbus?

The distance between the two cities is 1066 miles (1719 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to Columbus?

The majority of buses traveling from Austin to Columbus start their journey at Greyhound Station and wind up at Columbus Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Austin to Columbus from $118 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Austin to Columbus on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	8:00pm	Columbus (Ohio State University)	No tags
	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 11h	8:30pm	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:55am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 10h	7:50pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	10:15pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 9h	8:15am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:35pm	Downtown Austin	1d 8h	8:15am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags

Get from Austin to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

1064 milesDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,323 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.