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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Columbus (E Mound St) | Philadelphia Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | 100 E Rich St | Philadelphia Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | 100 E Rich St | Philadelphia Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 100 E Rich St | Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Columbus (E Mound St) | Philadelphia Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from Columbus to Philadelphia
The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just NOK 631, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Philadelphia?
Stops in Columbus
- A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA
Stops in Philadelphia
- A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA - COff of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
- D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA - E
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA - F
JFK Bd & N 30th St
3101 John F. Kennedy Blvd , Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA 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 Columbus to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Columbus to Philadelphia start from NOK 631. The average price for this route is around NOK 850. 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 Columbus to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Columbus to Philadelphia is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 665 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Columbus to Philadelphia route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Columbus to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Columbus to Philadelphia at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbus to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Columbus to Philadelphia generates an estimated 16.617375 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 Columbus to Philadelphia?
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 87559 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Columbus to Philadelphia?
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 Columbus to Philadelphia?
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 Columbus to Philadelphia?
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 Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jun 2, 2026 with a price of NOK 605To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NOK 605 to NOK 1,229 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 605 which is on 2026-06-02.
Usually FlixBus 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.
