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 $38 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Columbus to Bloomington on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:10am	Columbus Bus Station	14h 45m	7:55pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
	9:25am	Columbus (Ohio State University)	10h 30m	7:55pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
	9:45am	100 E Rich St	10h 10m	7:55pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
	9:25am	Columbus (Ohio State University)	7h 20m	4:45pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags
	9:45am	100 E Rich St	7h	4:45pm	Bloomington Transit Center	No tags

Bus Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$46

Average bus trip duration9h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:30am

Distance196 miles (316 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,770 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

3.5/587,295 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Bloomington?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Bloomington

A - Bloomington Transit Center

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Columbus to Bloomington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Columbus to Bloomington.

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Did you know?

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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What is the distance between Columbus and Bloomington?

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

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

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