Bus Tickets from Charlotte, NC to Columbus, OH

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Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Charlotte Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus (E Mound St)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Charlotte, NC to Columbus, OH: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$96
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:55am
Distance556 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Charlotte to Columbus Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charlotte, NC - Columbus, OH

  1. What is the travel distance from Charlotte to Columbus?

    It's about 561 km (348 miles) from Charlotte to Columbus.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Charlotte to Columbus?

    Buses departing from Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company in Charlotte will take you to Columbus Bus Station in Columbus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-27
US$88
07-28
US$85
Today
US$96
07-30
US$65
07-31
US$61
08-01
US$59
08-02
US$61
08-03
US$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Columbus, OH was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of US$59

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

You can expect to pay from US$59 to US$240 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Columbus, OH based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$59 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Charlotte and Columbus!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Charlotte to Columbus, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charlotte to Columbus.

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Did you know?

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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