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.
Greyhound Columbus New York City recent customer reviews
The bus smelled so bad I couldn't sleep and just got an uber to the airport and bought a flight. L.A.X is easier to navigate then the greyhound stations.
1 out of 5 stars
Scot C.
The driver in the beginning of my trip, made me feel safe and kept me informed about where we were. The 2nd driver from Pittsburgh I think was also great. The third driver on my trip seemed to take long ways and didn't communicate to us at all. The bare minimum. I was very confused as to which stops we were making until we were there,and not clearly. Not a good end to traveling for 15 hrs.
5 out of 5 stars
Cynthia H.
Had to wait from 11 pm to 2:30 am for my second bus, and the monitors said the bus was running late, adding 1 minute every minute to the departure, causing major confusion. Ride was loud, as people talked out loud at 4 am, someone playing a Mexican concert on their phone, and extremely uncomfortable seats. People on the bus were also all very strange, many smelled of weed, grown man I spotted playing with a doll, and many non-bus riders breaking into the station. Food was better than I had expected at the station, such as the burger tasted better than a bigmac. Doable, but not reasonable choice of travel, taking a plane back home.
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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to New York City by bus
How far is Columbus from New York City?
About 476 miles (768 km) separate Columbus and New York City.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to New York City?
Most of the buses traveling from Columbus to New York City leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Chinatown. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?
Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island, Bronx Zoo, Times Square, Metropolitan Museum of Art and World Trade Center and 9/11 Memorial.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/22
$169
11/23
$179
Today
$145
11/25
$145
11/26
$136
11/27
$123
11/28
$129
11/29
$164
The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to New York City was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $123
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 New York City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $123 to $292 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually FlixBus 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.
The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to New York City was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $123
