What is the travel distance from Bloomington to Columbus?

The distance between the two cities is 196 miles (317 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bloomington to Columbus?

Buses going from Bloomington to Columbus begin their journey at Bloomington Transit Center and reach their destination at Columbus Bus Station.

Bus Bloomington to Columbus from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloomington to Columbus on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:50pm	Bloomington Transit Center	8h 50m	3:40am	100 E Rich St	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Bloomington Transit Center	12h 5m	7:45am	Columbus (E Mound St)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:59 PM EST.

Get from Bloomington to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 5mAverage Duration

196 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and Columbus?

Stops in Bloomington

A
Bloomington Transit Center
301 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
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Stops in Columbus

A
Columbus Bus Station
25 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43205, USA

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bloomington, IN to Columbus, OH by bus

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