What is the distance between Columbus and Boston?

Columbus and Boston are 642 miles (1035 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Boston from Columbus, chances are that your bus will depart from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Back Bay Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Public Library, Boston Children's Museum, Public Garden, Museum of Fine Art and Duck Tour.

Bus Columbus to Boston from $90 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Columbus to Boston on September 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:40am	Columbus (E Mound St)	21h 55m	10:35pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:00pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	1d	2:50pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	2:00pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	21h 45m	11:45am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	9:10pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	18h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:10pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	22h 10m	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Bus Columbus, OH to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$131

Average bus trip duration22h 10m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance638 miles (1028 km)

Latest bus departure9:10pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,282 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Columbus Boston recent customer reviews

some bus drivers do not know their way they should be fired.

Chinaza O.

August 9, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,714 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Boston?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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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 Boston, MA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $162 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-10-02.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Columbus to Boston.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Columbus to Boston, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Columbus to Boston.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Columbus to Boston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbus, OH - Boston, MA, US

What is the distance between Columbus and Boston?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

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About Bus Travel

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