What is the distance between Columbus and Bloomington?

About 196 miles (317 km) separate Columbus and Bloomington.

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

Buses traveling from Columbus to Bloomington leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Bloomington Transit Center.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bloomington?

Once in Bloomington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are SEA LIFE® Minnesota Aquarium, Normandale Japanese Garden, XD Ride, Nickelodeon Universe® and Paisley Park.

Bus Columbus to Bloomington from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Bloomington on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	6h 10m	5:40am	Bloomington Transit Center	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:56 PM EST.

Get from Columbus to Bloomington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

196 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,366 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Bloomington?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Bloomington

A - Bloomington Transit Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IN by bus

What is the distance between Columbus and Bloomington?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$61

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$62

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$44

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$49

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $44

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

You can expect to pay from $44 to $62 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $44 which is on 2025-11-20.