Buses to Columbus
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Columbus, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus to Montgomery | United States | 124 km (77 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Columbus to South Fulton | United States | 129 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Columbus to Atlanta | United States | 154 km (96 mi) | about 3 h |
| Columbus to Sandy Springs | United States | 172 km (107 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Columbus to Birmingham | United States | 206 km (128 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Columbus to Athens | United States | 224 km (139 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Columbus to Tallahassee | United States | 235 km (146 mi) | about 4 h 28 min |
| Columbus to Tuscaloosa | United States | 255 km (159 mi) | about 4 h 50 min |
| Columbus to Chattanooga | United States | 289 km (180 mi) | about 5 h 26 min |
| Columbus to East Chattanooga | United States | 291 km (181 mi) | about 5 h 28 min |
| Columbus to Huntsville | United States | 293 km (182 mi) | about 5 h 30 min |
| Columbus to Mobile | United States | 350 km (217 mi) | about 6 h 32 min |
| Columbus to New York City | United States | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 24 h 18 min |
| Columbus to Toronto | Canada | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 24 h 19 min |
| Columbus to Brooklyn | United States | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 24 h 18 min |
| Columbus to Chicago | United States | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 19 h 27 min |
| Columbus to Queens | United States | 1,350 km (839 mi) | about 24 h 28 min |
| Columbus to Houston | United States | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 18 h 46 min |
| Columbus to Philadelphia | United States | 1,211 km (753 mi) | about 21 h 59 min |
| Columbus to San Antonio | United States | 1,331 km (827 mi) | about 24 h 7 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.