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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
€110
Average price
€110
Fastest journey
14 h 30 m
Average duration
14 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
661 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Davenport, IA 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 Davenport, IA to Columbus, OH will cost around €110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €110.
Of the 1 buses that leave Davenport, IA for Columbus, OH on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 661 km distance in an average of 14 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 14 h 30 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Davenport, IA to Columbus, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €110, and a flight costs an average of €307.
Distance: 410 miles (661 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€118 Average price Cheapest | €307 Average price |
14h 33m Average total duration 14h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Davenport, IA to Columbus, OH:
A bus is €189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Davenport, IA to Columbus, OH costing on average €307.
Other travel options to Columbus, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 3m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €126 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €84 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €110 |
The table below shows live departures for Davenport, IA to Columbus, OH buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:30 PM Davenport, IA | 13h35 | 2:05 AM Columbus, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Davenport, IA to Columbus, OH run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €110 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 410 miles (661 km) distance in 13h 35m.
Distance 410 miles (661 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €110 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 35m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Most Davenport, IA to Columbus, OH buses use the Davenport, W River Dr (Greyhound: Bus Station) to Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Davenport, IA and Columbus, OH bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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