What is the travel distance from Columbus to Philadelphia?

About 415 miles (669 km) separate Columbus and Philadelphia.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Columbus to Philadelphia start their journey at Columbus Bus Station and wind up at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Schuylkill River Trail, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Citizens Bank Park, Liberty Bell and Eastern State Penitentiary.

Bus Columbus to Philadelphia from $54 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Columbus to Philadelphia on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:10am	Columbus Bus Station	18h 25m	11:35pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	8:25am	Columbus Bus Station	19h 20m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	8:25am	Columbus Bus Station	15h 10m	11:35pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:25am	Columbus Bus Station	17h 25m	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	12:20am	Columbus Bus Station	12h 30m	12:50pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Bus Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$78

Average bus trip duration14h 30m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance395 miles (637 km)

Latest bus departure9:10pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,296 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 Columbus Philadelphia recent customer reviews

I’m on the 829 bus and when me and a couple of other passengers were in Pittsburgh we were told when we get off the bus go to gate 3 and then a black bald guy with glasses told everyone that is going to Philadelphia “go to gate 2” so we went but apparently nobody told the bus driver to make a stop in Philadelphia so instead he made a straight through to New York and now the people that is set for Philadelphia is stuck in New York

Nysjah B.

March 7, 2020

The Columbus greyhound station was absolutely disgusting. I didn’t even use the restroom because i couldn’t. Everything else was almost perfect.

Hanna B.

January 27, 2018

Very very unkind staff and misinformed staff. I didn't understand which terminal to be in because it didn't match the ticket. I asked if she'd help me and she proceeded to talk down to me and raised her voice when I expressed confusion. She made me want to cry, and it's disturbing that such rude and negative people are even employable.

Lillie H.

July 19, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,780 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Philadelphia?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

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

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Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Columbus and Philadelphia!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Columbus to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Columbus to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

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What is the travel distance from Columbus to Philadelphia?

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What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

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