Bus from Boston, MA, US to Columbus, OH: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Columbus on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Brookline
100 E Rich StCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
Columbus (E Mound St)Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Boston (South Station)
100 E Rich StNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
Columbus (E Mound St)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Boston (South Station)
Columbus (E Mound St)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:23 AM EST.

Get from Boston to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 21 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $154, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
21h 50mAverage Duration
1034 kmDistance
26kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Columbus?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Columbus start from $154. The average price for this route is around $239. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Boston to Columbus?

    The average bus travel time from Boston to Columbus is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 1034 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Boston to Columbus route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Columbus?

    The earliest bus departs from Boston to Columbus at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Columbus?

    A bus trip from Boston to Columbus generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Boston 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 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Columbus?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Columbus?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston 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.

Best price found
11-27
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11-28
$451
Today
$495
11-30
No data
12-01
$393
12-02
$174
12-03
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12-04
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $174

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

You can expect to pay from $174 to $509 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $174 which is on 2025-12-02.

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.

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