What is the travel distance from Columbus to Baltimore?

About 343 miles (553 km) separate Columbus and Baltimore.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Columbus to Baltimore start their journey at Columbus Bus Station and wind up at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Baltimore?

Once in Baltimore, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are American Visionary Art Museum, Historic Ships in Baltimore, Oriole Park at Camden Yard, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and National Great Blacks In Wax Museum.

Bus Columbus to Baltimore from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Columbus to Baltimore on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:20am	Columbus Bus Station	10h 40m	11:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	8:50pm	Columbus Bus Station	21h 15m	6:05pm	Baltimore	No tags
	Bus	8:50pm	Columbus Bus Station	14h 10m	11:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:20am	Columbus Bus Station	10h	10:20am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:50pm	Columbus Bus Station	13h 30m	10:20am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Get from Columbus to Baltimore

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12hAverage Duration

342 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Baltimore?

Stops in Columbus

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

Stops in Baltimore

A
Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
2110 Haines St, Baltimore, MD 21230, United States
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B
Penn Station
7 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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C
Baltimore Airport
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D
Maryland Ave & I-83
1578 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Columbus Baltimore recent customer reviews

Spent 14 plus hours waiting for a transfer bus never again will use this service 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿

William B.

January 14, 2024

I spend 3 hours in the parking yesterday,only to tell me at last the bus has problem,I'm not happy about that

Winner R.

July 25, 2017

Columbus to Pittsburgh bus was bad. No smartphone charging plugs installed.

Pau M.

July 6, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the travel distance from Columbus to Baltimore?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus to Baltimore?
What are the best sights and things to do in Baltimore?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$106

11/20

$130

Today

$185

11/22

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11/23

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11/24

$91

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Baltimore was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $91

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 Baltimore, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $91 to $198 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Baltimore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2025-11-24.