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Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
£45
tomorrow
£58
Saturday
Sunday
£63
Monday
£58
Tuesday
£45
Wednesday
£55

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 40m 12:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 23:45 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £45
Greyhound US 11h 0m 17:35 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 04:35 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £45
Greyhound US 10h 30m 03:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 13:55 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £50
FlixBus 13h 20m 10:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 23:20 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £59
FlixBus 17h 10m 20:45 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 13:55 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £79

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 10h 45m 23:55 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station 10:40 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £58
Greyhound US 11h 40m 12:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 23:45 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £72
Greyhound US 11h 0m 17:35 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 04:35 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £72
FlixBus 15h 55m 22:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 13:55 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £77
FlixBus 13h 20m 10:00 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station 23:20 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £85

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 20m 10:00 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station 23:20 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £63
FlixBus 13h 55m 20:45 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station 10:40 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH via Reading, PA, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      18h 0m
      0
      16:40
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      18:25
      Reading, PA
      BARTA Transportation Center Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 6h 50m
    • FlixBus
      9h 25m
      0
      01:15
      Reading, PA
      BARTA Transportation Center Coach Stop
      10:40
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £46
    Travel time is 4h 40m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 20m 09:00 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station 23:20 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £58
FlixBus 13h 55m 20:45 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station 10:40 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH via Harrisburg, PA, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      17h 5m
      0
      17:35
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      19:35
      Harrisburg, PA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 6h 55m
    • FlixBus
      8h 10m
      0
      02:30
      Harrisburg, PA
      Bus Station
      10:40
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £35
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 11h 40m 12:05 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 23:45 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £45
Greyhound US 11h 0m 17:35 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 04:35 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £51
Greyhound US 10h 30m 03:25 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 13:55 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £54
FlixBus 15h 55m 22:00 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 13:55 Columbus, OH E Main St & S Lazelle St  Economy £59
FlixBus 13h 55m 20:45 Philadelphia, PA Spring Garden St Station 10:40 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £68

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 14h 20m 09:00 Philadelphia, PA Central Coach Station 23:20 Columbus, OH ABM Public Parking  Economy £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH via Harrisburg, PA, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      17h 5m
      0
      17:35
      Philadelphia, PA
      Central Coach Station
      19:35
      Harrisburg, PA
      Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £15
      • Waiting Time 6h 55m
    • FlixBus
      8h 10m
      0
      02:30
      Harrisburg, PA
      Bus Station
      10:40
      Columbus, OH
      ABM Public Parking
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £35
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £5

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH is £40 on 22/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 8 coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH, while Night sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus £40
Fastest Bus 10h 30m
Earliest Coach 03:25
Latest Coach 09:00
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 666.0 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH

Every day, 3 buses from 2 coach companies leave Philadelphia, PA for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 24/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/09
Tuesday 22/09
Wednesday 23/09
Thursday 24/09
£45
Friday 25/09
£58
Saturday 26/09
Sunday 27/09
£48
Monday 28/09
£43
Tuesday 29/09
£45
Wednesday 30/09
£42
Thursday 01/10
Friday 02/10
£51
Saturday 03/10
Sunday 04/10
Monday 05/10
£48
Tuesday 06/10
£50
Wednesday 07/10
£48
Thursday 08/10
£53
Friday 09/10
£66
Saturday 10/10
£63
Sunday 11/10
£67
Monday 12/10
£68
Tuesday 13/10
£61
Wednesday 14/10
Thursday 15/10
£54
Friday 16/10
£54
Saturday 17/10
£50
Sunday 18/10

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £40, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £51.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH, with £40. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £58.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH bus

How much does a Philadelphia, PA - Columbus, OH coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Philadelphia, PA - Columbus, OH bus trip is available from £40 and takes 11h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH?

The connection Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £97. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Philadelphia, PA - Columbus, OH route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Columbus, OH from Philadelphia, PA take?

The quickest coach from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH is provided by Greyhound US and takes 10h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £50. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH?

The earliest bus to Columbus, OH departs from Philadelphia, PA at 03:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH?

The latest bus to Columbus, OH departs from Philadelphia, PA at 09:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Philadelphia, PA - Columbus, OH route?

Passengers looking to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the bus to Columbus, OH from Philadelphia, PA?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Philadelphia, PA Columbus, OH bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia, PA Columbus, OH bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Philadelphia, PA and Columbus, OH change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia, PA to Columbus, OH

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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