How far is Ann Arbor from Columbus?

The distance between the two cities is 165 miles (266 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ann Arbor to Columbus?

Buses traveling from Ann Arbor to Columbus leave from Train Station and arrive at Columbus Bus Station.

Bus Ann Arbor to Columbus from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ann Arbor to Columbus on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:45pm	Ann Arbor	9h 40m	5:25am	Columbus (E Mound St)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	1:35pm	Ann Arbor	11h 5m	12:40am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:00 AM EST.

Get from Ann Arbor to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 40mAverage Duration

166 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,376 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Ann Arbor Columbus recent customer reviews

The buses smell bad. The seats are uncomfortable.

Raymundo N.

July 3, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,331 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Ann Arbor and Columbus?

Stops in Ann Arbor

A - Train Station

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ann Arbor to Columbus, OH by bus

How far is Ann Arbor from Columbus?
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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

$51

11/15

$29

Today

$54

11/17

$27

11/18

$34

11/19

$34

11/20

$48

11/21

No data

The cheapest trip from Ann Arbor to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $54 for a bus ticket from Ann Arbor to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-17.