How far is Pittsburgh from Columbus?

Pittsburgh and Columbus are 162 miles (261 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Pittsburgh to Columbus leave from Intermodal Station and arrive at Columbus Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Pittsburgh to Columbus from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Columbus on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 45m	10:25pm	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 20m	3:55am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 35m	2:25pm	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 45m	10:25pm	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 20m	4:55am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags

Get from Pittsburgh to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

162 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 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 Pittsburgh Columbus recent customer reviews

The busses are dirty, the drivers rude and the price doubled halfway through the booking process

Elisa S.

June 14, 2023

A good trip, with a great driver, despite lots of rain and detours due to roadworks.

Rosalind N.

February 6, 2020

I arrived on time, safe and able to move on with the rest of my stay with expediency.

Troy J H.

May 17, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 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 Pittsburgh and Columbus?

Stops in Pittsburgh

A - Intermodal Station

B - Sennott Square

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

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

How far is Pittsburgh from Columbus?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Pittsburgh to Columbus?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$28

11/11

$40

Today

$29

11/13

$29

11/14

$29

11/15

$29

11/16

$29

11/17

$26

The cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $26

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

You can expect to pay from $26 to $55 for a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Greyhound 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.