How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Columbus?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Columbus start from $111. The average price for this route is around $183. 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 New York City to Columbus?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Columbus is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 766 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 5m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Columbus route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , New York Trailways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Columbus?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Columbus at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Columbus?

A bus trip from New York City to Columbus generates an estimated 19 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 New York City to Columbus?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Columbus?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Columbus?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Columbus?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Columbus from $104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Columbus on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	14h 26m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	12h 50m	2:25pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	20h 30m	11:20pm	100 E Rich St	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	New York Port Authority	13h 35m	4:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags
	Bus	5:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	17h 50m	11:20pm	100 E Rich St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:20 AM EST.

Get from New York City to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

15h 25mAverage Duration

766 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Columbus?

Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
Visit page
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
Visit page
E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Visit page
F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 31 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $111

Greyhound New York City Columbus recent customer reviews

Both drivers were extremely nasty with people. The first one got into an altercation with a car driver because he almost hit him. The driver was spitting and coughing all the way to Pittsburgh and he was falling asleep many times. It was a scary ride. The second driver, a lady, was very angry and nasty all the time and clearly a racist against White people. She would demand White people to hang up their phone calls but when non-White were screaming on their phone calls, she never said anything to them. The trip was ok, the drivers not at all. They should be fired.

Diego Luis P.

August 31, 2023

The worst traveling experience I’ve ever had in my life. I will never use Greyhound again.

Virginia V.

July 8, 2022

I was impressed for the staff specially the drives. I really appreciated for making us safe.

Sonia T.

May 31, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,471 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11471 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $111

FlixBus New York City Columbus recent customer reviews

strengthen security because yesterday there was a family who was on the edge with a weapon but fortunately someone reported it and the police intervened and the two individuals were arrested by the New Jersey state police and the shower which is in the bus there must be water inside to wash your hands after use otherwise the comfort is good 👍🏽

Thierno B.

July 24, 2025

New York Trailways

4/54,416 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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 New York City to Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Columbus start from $111. The average price for this route is around $183. 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 New York City to Columbus?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Columbus is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 766 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 12h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Columbus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, New York Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Columbus at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Columbus?
A bus trip from New York City to Columbus generates an estimated 19 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 New York City to Columbus?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 4412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Columbus?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

11-26

$344

11-27

$236

Today

$250

11-29

$360

11-30

$340

12-01

$174

12-02

$109

12-03

$107

The cheapest trip from New York City to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $107

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

You can expect to pay from $107 to $521 for a bus ticket from New York City to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $107 which is on 2025-12-03.

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.