Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | 100 E Rich St | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Philadelphia Bus Station | Columbus (E Mound St) | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center) | 100 E Rich St | No tags |
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Get from Philadelphia to Columbus
The journey takes about 11 hours 44 minutes, and with fares starting at just CHF 57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Columbus
Stops in Philadelphia
- A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA - C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA - D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA - E
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA - F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA
Stops in Columbus
- A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Columbus start from CHF 57. The average price for this route is around CHF 86. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Columbus?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Columbus is 11h 44m, covering a distance of 668 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Columbus route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Columbus at 3:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Columbus?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Columbus generates an estimated 16.699775000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Columbus?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87585 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Columbus?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Jul 30, 2026 with a price of CHF 53To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CHF 53 to CHF 135 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 53 which is on 2026-07-30.
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.
