OH → OH · about 67 miles
Columbus to Athens bus schedule
Barons Bus Lines runs 21 direct buses a week from Columbus to Athens. The fastest takes 1 hour 55 minutes; the first bus leaves at 7:50 AM and the last at 2:45 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 1h 55m
- First bus
- 7:50 AM
- Last bus
- 2:45 PM
Every bus on this route stops 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:50 AM | 10:00 AM | 2h 10m | Daily | Columbus to Athens (Ohio University) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 10:15 AM | 12:10 PM | 1h 55m | Daily | Columbus (E Mound St) to Athens (Community Center) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 2:45 PM | 4:55 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | Columbus (Airport) to Athens (Ohio University) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Columbus Where you get off in Athens The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Columbus
Where the bus stops in Athens
Return trip: Athens to Columbus
Questions
How long is the bus from Columbus to Athens?
The fastest direct bus takes 1 hour 55 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Columbus to Athens?
The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Columbus to Athens?
Barons Bus Lines runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Columbus?
Buses to Athens leave from Columbus (E Mound St), Columbus Barons Bus Lines bus stop and Columbus (Airport).
Does the bus from Columbus to Athens stop at John Glenn Columbus International Airport?
Yes, every one: at Columbus (Airport).