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Compare all timetables for the bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$72

tomorrow

$63

Monday

$70

Tuesday

$66

Wednesday

$79

Thursday

$66

Friday

$66

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	10h 50m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	4:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/25/2026 5:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 15m	3:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 3:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	12:40 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	10h 50m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	4:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:00 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Greyhound US	11h 0m	9:10 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	13h 15m	3:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
	FlixBus	10h 50m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	4:10 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:00 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
FlixBus	13h 15m	3:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 0m	9:10 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	12:40 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	11h 0m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	4:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	11h 0m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	4:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station		Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 50m
  
  0
  
  5:20 PM
  
  Columbus, OH
  ABM Public Parking
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:35 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  8:10 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Travel time is 3h 50m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 15m	3:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	12:40 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	11h 0m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	4:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:00 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Greyhound US	11h 0m	9:10 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 0m	5:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	4:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	13h 15m	3:45 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
Greyhound US	11h 50m	2:00 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Greyhound US	12h 20m	12:40 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Greyhound US	11h 0m	9:10 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 7/31/2026 9:10:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia is $59 on 8/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Columbus, OH and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Columbus, OH and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Columbus, OH and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 15 buses from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Columbus, OH and Philadelphia, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia starting from $59!

Cheapest Bus	$59
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	5:20 PM
Latest Bus	9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	413.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Columbus, OH for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$66

Sunday 07/26

$72

Monday 07/27

$64

Tuesday 07/28

$66

Wednesday 07/29

$62

Thursday 07/30

$66

Friday 07/31

$70

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$62

Tuesday 08/04

$64

Wednesday 08/05

$70

Thursday 08/06

$59

Friday 08/07

$62

Saturday 08/08

$69

Sunday 08/09

$75

Monday 08/10

$64

Tuesday 08/11

$62

Wednesday 08/12

$59

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$66

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $59, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $66.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, with $59. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $68.

How to save money travelling from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

These are the most booked bus companies between Columbus, OH to Philadelphia from our users.

FlixBus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Columbus, OH to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price	$63
Fastest Bus	10h 50m
Earliest Bus	5:20 PM
Last Bus	5:20 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

Greyhound US from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Columbus, OH to Philadelphia:

Cheapest Price	$66
Fastest Bus	11h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:40 AM
Last Bus	9:10 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Columbus, OH and Philadelphia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Columbus, OH and Philadelphia.

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

N Wilson

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Service and Comfort on the bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia? Or which bus companies serve the route Columbus, OH to Philadelphia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Columbus, OH to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Columbus, OH Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $59 and takes 13h 15m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $59 and $99. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

On average, how many connections are available from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia each day?

Every day, the Columbus, OH to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia take?

The fastest bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $72. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Columbus, OH starts at 5:20 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Columbus, OH for Philadelphia starts at 9:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Columbus, OH Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus, OH and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between Columbus, OH and Philadelphia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Columbus, OH to Philadelphia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Columbus, OH Philadelphia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Columbus, OH Philadelphia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Columbus, OH to Philadelphia

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Philadelphia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Columbus, OH and to Philadelphia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!