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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
$115
Fastest journey
21 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 38 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
680 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, VA to Columbus, OH will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
It's difficult to get from Norfolk, VA to Columbus, OH without transferring at least once.
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· · Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norfolk, VA to Columbus, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$167 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 41m Average total duration 16h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Norfolk, VA to Columbus, OH:
A bus is $162 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Norfolk, VA to Columbus, OH costing on average $329.
Other travel options to Columbus, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 11m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 20h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) | Departure Time 08:12PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 27h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
The table below shows live departures for Norfolk, 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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+ FlixBus+![]() | 12:45 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 24h10 | 12:55 PM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 3:00 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 23h15 | 2:15 PM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 3:00 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 19h40 | 10:40 AM Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station), OH | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 10:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 25h10 | 11:20 PM Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station), OH | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 10:10 PM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 25h35 | 11:45 PM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:15 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 21h30 | 4:45 AM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:55 AM Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA | 26h45 | 10:40 AM Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station), OH | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Norfolk, VA to Columbus, OH run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $104 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 422 miles (680 km) distance in 18h 35m.
Distance 422 miles (680 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 18h 35m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Most Norfolk, VA to Columbus, OH buses use the Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy) to Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School) station pair, with some services arriving at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station). Use this guide to compare Norfolk, VA and Columbus, OH bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy) is 6 km from Norfolk city centre. Public transport options include:
Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy). ATMs are available at Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy).
Ticket office support is available at Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy).
Available at Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy): Limited accessibility options for differently-abled individuals.
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.
Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station).
Available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible bus platforms.
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