What is the distance between Columbus and Bloomington?

The distance between Columbus and Bloomington is around 317 km (196 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Bloomington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Bloomington Transit Center, in Bloomington.

Bus Columbus to Bloomington from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Bloomington on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:45am	100 E Rich St	9h 50m	7:35pm	Bloomington Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	6h 10m	5:40am	Bloomington Transit Center	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:26 AM EST.

Get from Columbus to Bloomington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

316 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,342 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Bloomington?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Bloomington

A - Bloomington Transit Center

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IN by bus

What is the distance between Columbus and Bloomington?
The distance between Columbus and Bloomington is around 317 km (196 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Columbus to Bloomington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Columbus Bus Station, in Columbus, and end it at Bloomington Transit Center, in Bloomington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$74

11-15

$87

Today

No data

11-17

$87

11-18

No data

11-19

No data

11-20

$63

11-21

$71

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IN was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $63

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

You can expect to pay from $63 to $127 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Bloomington, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-11-20.