Windsor to Columbus by bus
Columbus lies 260 km (162 mi) south of Windsor, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 55 min including stops, over roughly 317 km (197 mi) of road.
| Windsor | Columbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 229,660 | 913,175 |
| Elevation | 190 m (623 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | A2B–J1S | 43085–43291 |
What changes when you arrive in Columbus
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Windsor to Columbus
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Staying in Columbus
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Columbus. Of the 535 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 15 are five-star. Across 195 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 98,126 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Columbus
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Common questions
How far is Columbus from Windsor?
260 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south of Windsor; by road roughly 317 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Windsor to Columbus by bus?
About 4 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Windsor and Columbus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Columbus?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Columbus?
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Columbus, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.