Bus from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Philadelphia on June 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Columbus (E Mound St)
Philadelphia Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Columbus (E Mound St)
Philadelphia Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
100 E Rich St
Philadelphia Bus StationNo tags
FlixBusBus
100 E Rich St
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews RdNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Columbus (E Mound St)
Philadelphia Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:42 PM EDT.

Get from Columbus to Philadelphia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 576, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
12h 20mAverage Duration
664 kmDistance
17kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Columbus to Philadelphia start from MAD 576. The average price for this route is around MAD 848. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Columbus to Philadelphia is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 664 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Columbus to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Columbus to Philadelphia at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:10pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Columbus to Philadelphia generates an estimated 16.580375 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87564 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Columbus to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-20
MAD 861
06-21
MAD 1,272
Today
MAD 670
06-23
MAD 803
06-24
MAD 756
06-25
MAD 545
06-26
MAD 574
06-27
MAD 689
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jun 25, 2026 with a price of MAD 545

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from MAD 545 to MAD 2,562 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 545 which is on 2026-06-25.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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