How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Columbus?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Columbus start from $118. The average price for this route is around $162. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Columbus?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Columbus is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 831 miles (1339 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Columbus route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Columbus?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Columbus at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Columbus?

A bus trip from New York City to Columbus generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Columbus?

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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Columbus?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Columbus?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Columbus?

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.

Bus New York City to Columbus from $109 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New York City to Columbus on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00pm	GW Bridge	1d 1h	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:00pm	Chinatown	1d	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 45m	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	22h 30m	9:30pm	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 8h	8:50am	Columbus, GA (Bus Station)	No tags

Get from New York City to Columbus

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

831 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 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 New York City to Columbus, GA by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Columbus?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Columbus start from $118. The average price for this route is around $162. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Columbus?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Columbus is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 831 miles (1339 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Columbus route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Columbus?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Columbus at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Columbus?
A bus trip from New York City to Columbus generates an estimated 33 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Columbus?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Columbus?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Columbus?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Columbus?
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.

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

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11/26

$294

Today

$228

11/28

$273

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Columbus, GA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $228

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

You can expect to pay from $228 to $338 for a bus ticket from New York City to Columbus, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $273 which is on 2025-11-28.