OH → OH · about 98 miles
Cincinnati to Columbus bus schedule
Barons Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run 26 direct buses a week from Cincinnati to Columbus. The fastest takes 1 hour 35 minutes; the first bus leaves at 4:30 AM and the last at 2:35 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 1h 35m
- First bus
- 4:30 AM
- Last bus
- 2:35 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | 7:45 AM | 3h 15m | Daily | Cincinnati Bus Station to Columbus E Mound St | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:30 AM | 11:45 AM | 2h 15m | Daily | Cincinnati (Downtown) to Columbus | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 1:20 PM | 2:55 PM | 1h 35m | Daily | Cincinnati (Greyhound) to Columbus | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 2:10 PM | 5:10 PM | 3h 00m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cincinnati (Downtown) to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 2:35 PM | 5:10 PM | 2h 35m | Thu | Cincinnati (Downtown) to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Cincinnati Where you get off in Columbus The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Cincinnati
Where the bus stops in Columbus
Return trip: Columbus to Cincinnati
Questions
How long is the bus from Cincinnati to Columbus?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 35 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Cincinnati to Columbus?
The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:35 PM (Thu).
Which bus companies go from Cincinnati to Columbus?
Barons Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Cincinnati?
Buses to Columbus leave from Cincinnati (Greyhound) and Cincinnati (Downtown).