How far is Columbus from Lafayette?

Columbus and Lafayette are 204 miles (328 km) apart.

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

Buses traveling from Columbus to Lafayette leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at CityBus Center.

Bus Columbus to Lafayette from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Lafayette on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	100 E Rich St	4h 55m	4:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	6h 45m	9:15pm	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Columbus (E Mound St)	8h 20m	6:25am	Lafayette Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:35 AM EST.

Get from Columbus to Lafayette

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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 Lafayette recent customer reviews

Really poor. Delayed bus by 2 hours and missed the transfer bus. And they made no effort to compensate in any way.

Likhita V.

December 13, 2022

overall good

Chandra Sekhar K.

November 28, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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

Where are the popular stops in Columbus and Lafayette?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Lafayette

A - CityBus Center

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

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11/17

$46

Today

$42

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11/21

$41

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The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Lafayette, IN was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $41

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 Lafayette, IN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $58 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Lafayette, IN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually FlixBus 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.