OH → OH · about 67 miles
Athens to Columbus bus schedule
Barons Bus Lines runs 21 direct buses a week from Athens to Columbus. The fastest takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:45 AM and the last at 5:10 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 1h 50m
- First bus
- 5:45 AM
- Last bus
- 5:10 PM
14 of the 21 buses a week stop at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:45 AM | 7:45 AM | 2h 00m | Daily | Athens (Community Center) to Columbus | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 12:45 PM | 2:35 PM | 1h 50m | Daily | Athens (Ohio University) to Columbus (Airport) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 5:10 PM | 7:30 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | Athens (Community Center) to Columbus (Airport) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Athens Where you get off in Columbus The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Athens
Where the bus stops in Columbus
Return trip: Columbus to Athens
Questions
How long is the bus from Athens to Columbus?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours.
What time is the first bus from Athens to Columbus?
The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 5:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Athens to Columbus?
Barons Bus Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Athens?
Buses to Columbus leave from Athens (Ohio University) and Athens (Community Center).
Does the bus from Athens to Columbus stop at John Glenn Columbus International Airport?
Yes, 14 of the 21 a week: at Columbus (Airport).