How far is Pittsburgh from Columbus?

The distance between Pittsburgh and Columbus is approximately 261 km (162 miles).

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

Buses departing from Intermodal Station in Pittsburgh will take you to Columbus Bus Station in Columbus.

Bus Pittsburgh to Columbus from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Pittsburgh to Columbus on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 45m	10:25pm	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	2h 20m	3:55am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 35m	2:25pm	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 45m	10:25pm	Columbus Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Pittsburgh Intermodal Station	3h 20m	4:55am	Columbus Bus Station	No tags

Get from Pittsburgh to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

261 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 13 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $52

Greyhound Pittsburgh Columbus recent customer reviews

The busses are dirty, the drivers rude and the price doubled halfway through the booking process

Elisa S.

June 14, 2023

A good trip, with a great driver, despite lots of rain and detours due to roadworks.

Rosalind N.

February 6, 2020

I arrived on time, safe and able to move on with the rest of my stay with expediency.

Troy J H.

May 17, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,348 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Where are the popular stops in Pittsburgh and Columbus?

Stops in Pittsburgh

A - Intermodal Station

B - Sennott Square

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

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

How far is Pittsburgh from Columbus?
The distance between Pittsburgh and Columbus is approximately 261 km (162 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Pittsburgh to Columbus?
Buses departing from Intermodal Station in Pittsburgh will take you to Columbus Bus Station in Columbus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$42

11-16

$42

Today

$38

11-18

$38

11-19

$42

11-20

$44

11-21

$46

11-22

$48

The cheapest trip from Pittsburgh to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $82 for a bus ticket from Pittsburgh to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.