OH → OH · about 98 miles
Columbus to Cincinnati bus schedule
Barons Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run 23 direct buses a week from Columbus to Cincinnati. The fastest takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 5:20 AM and the last at 9:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 23
- Fastest trip
- 2h 20m
- First bus
- 5:20 AM
- Last bus
- 9:40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:20 AM | 9:30 AM | 4h 10m | Daily | Columbus E Mound St to Cincinnati Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 11:00 AM | 1:20 PM | 2h 20m | Tue, Wed | Columbus Downtown to Cincinnati Cincinnati University of Cincinnati | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 4:05 PM | 6:35 PM | 2h 30m | Daily | Columbus (E Mound St) to Cincinnati (Greyhound) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:40 PM | 12:20 AM +1 day | 2h 40m | Daily | Columbus (E Mound St) to Cincinnati (Greyhound) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Columbus Where you get off in Cincinnati The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Columbus
Where the bus stops in Cincinnati
Return trip: Cincinnati to Columbus
Questions
How long is the bus from Columbus to Cincinnati?
The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Columbus to Cincinnati?
The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:40 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Columbus to Cincinnati?
Barons Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Columbus?
Buses to Cincinnati leave from Columbus (E Mound St) and Columbus Downtown.