PA → OH · about 417 miles
Philadelphia to Columbus bus schedule
FlixBus and Greyhound run 16 direct buses a week from Philadelphia to Columbus. The fastest takes 10 hours 45 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:05 PM and the last at 11:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 16
- Fastest trip
- 10h 45m
- First bus
- 12:05 PM
- Last bus
- 11:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:05 PM | 11:45 PM | 11h 40m | Daily | Philadelphia to Columbus E Mound St | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:35 PM | 4:35 AM +1 day | 11h 00m | Daily | Philadelphia to Columbus E Mound St | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:55 PM | 10:40 AM +1 day | 10h 45m | Mon, Tue | Philadelphia to Columbus Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Columbus The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Philadelphia
Where the bus stops in Columbus
Return trip: Columbus to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus from Philadelphia to Columbus?
The fastest direct bus takes 10 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours.
What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Columbus?
The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM (Daily) and the last at 11:55 PM (Mon, Tue).
Which bus companies go from Philadelphia to Columbus?
FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Philadelphia?
Buses to Columbus leave from Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).