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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
$172
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
14 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fredericksburg, VA 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 Fredericksburg, VA to Columbus, OH will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $172.
Of the 1 buses that leave Fredericksburg, VA 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 512 km distance in an average of 14 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 25 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 14 h 25 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Fredericksburg, VA to Columbus, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $137. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $137, and a flight costs an average of $225.
Distance: 318 miles (512 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$178 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 10m Average total duration 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fredericksburg, VA to Columbus, OH:
A bus is $125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fredericksburg, VA to Columbus, OH costing on average $303.
Other travel options to Columbus, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $148 |
The table below shows live departures for Fredericksburg, VA 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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![]() | 1:55 PM Fredericksburg, VA | 14h50 | 4:45 AM Columbus, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Fredericksburg, VA to Columbus, OH run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $137 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 318 miles (512 km) distance in 14h 25m.
Distance 318 miles (512 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $137 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 25m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Most Fredericksburg, VA to Columbus, OH buses use the Fredericksburg, Jefferson Davis Hwy (Greyhound Bus Station) to Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Fredericksburg, VA 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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