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A major science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly programs that make science engaging for all ages.
Cheapest price on Oct 30
$29
Average ticket price on Oct 30
$29
Fastest journey on Oct 30
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 30
2 h 10 m
Buses on Oct 30
1
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ashland, KY to Columbus, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashland, KY to Columbus, OH will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 1 buses from Ashland, KY to Columbus, OH, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct buses cover the 168 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Ashland, KY to Columbus, OH run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 10:55. The fastest bus covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 10:55 AM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ashland, KY to Columbus, OH.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Barons Bus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Ashland, KY to Columbus, OH buses for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:45 PM Ashland, KY | 2h10 | 4:55 PM Columbus, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Ashland, KY | 2h10 | 5:55 PM Columbus, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Ashland, KY to Columbus, OH buses use the Ashland, 15th St (Greyhound Bus Station) to Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School) station pair. Use this guide to compare Ashland, KY and Columbus, OH bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ashland, 15th St (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ashland, 15th St (Greyhound Bus Station). ATMs are available at Ashland, 15th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Ashland, 15th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
Available at Ashland, 15th St (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ashland, 15th St (Greyhound Bus Station): Basic accessibility features available.
Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School). ATMs are available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School).
Ticket office support is available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School).
Available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School): Wheelchair accessible buses available.
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