What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Columbus?

The distance between the two cities is 415 miles (669 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Columbus start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Columbus Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Philadelphia to Columbus from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Columbus on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	15h	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 15m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	18h 25m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 55m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	8:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 40m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Get from Philadelphia to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

15h 10mAverage Duration

415 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,357 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.

Greyhound Philadelphia Columbus recent customer reviews

It was freezing o. The bus and the driver was very sarcastic and uncaring or sympathetic to the passengers. I now have a cold from riding in that bus with no heat.

Khory E.

February 4, 2019

The seats were not semi reclining as advertised so I could not rest during my overnight trip. Besides, the lady at the ticket counter who told me to weigh the bags checked my ticket and gave it back but did not tell me that they would put a baggage claim ticket to the bags. As it was my first time taking Greyhound I did not know that as well. The man loading them did not notice them as well. It is only after I reached Columbus and I could not find the baggage and I checked with the driver did I remember seeing my baggage outside the bus (no.1683) at Pittsburgh where there was a 2 hour stop. When I mentioned this to the driver he told me that usually the bags with no baggage claim ticket will be unloaded from the bus. I hope to retrieve the bag when I go to Pittsburgh bus station tomorrow if it is still there as the driver suggested.

Jyothirmayi K.

December 23, 2018

Very terrible

Nyankun W.

March 23, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,224 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Columbus?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH by bus

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

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$90

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$79

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$95

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $79

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