Bus San Diego to Columbus, OH: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Diego to Columbus, OH from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$341

Tuesday

$285

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$316

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	55h 25m	2:10 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	12:35 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$341	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 2:10:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $341 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
FlixBus	55h 50m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	12:35 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$341	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 1:45:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $341 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 50m
Greyhound US	56h 5m	10:00 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	9:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$342	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $342 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 5m
FlixBus	57h 20m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	12:35 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$343	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 12:15:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $343 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 20m
Greyhound US	57h 10m	7:35 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:45 AM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$355	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/15/2025 7:35:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $355 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from San Diego to Columbus, OH via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $42? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  75h 20m
  
  0
  
  7:35 AM
  
  San Diego
  Old Town Transit Center
  
  7:10 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $231
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/16/2025 7:35:00 AM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $231 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  1:55 PM
  
  Columbus, OH
  E Main St & S Lazelle St
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $68
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Travel time is 16h 55m longer, but you will save $42

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	57h 15m	7:35 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$285	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/16/2025 7:35:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 57h 15m
Greyhound US	58h 5m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$287	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/16/2025 6:45:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 5m
FlixBus	63h 15m	9:25 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$288	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/16/2025 9:25:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 15m
FlixBus	58h 10m	7:55 AM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	9:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$288	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/16/2025 7:55:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 10m
Greyhound US	59h 20m	6:45 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	9:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$289	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/16/2025 6:45:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $289 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	58h 30m	2:10 PM	San Diego	La Jolla Village	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$316	A Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:10:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $316 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 30m
FlixBus	60h 25m	12:15 PM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$319	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/19/2025 12:15:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $319 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 25m
FlixBus	58h 55m	1:45 PM	San Diego	Seaport Village	3:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$319	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:45:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $319 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 55m
Greyhound US	56h 5m	10:00 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	9:05 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$339	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 AM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $339 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 5m
Greyhound US	54h 50m	10:00 AM	San Diego	Old Town Transit Center	7:50 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$344	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $344 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH is $261 on 12/23/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Diego and Columbus, OH

See here how frequent the connections between San Diego and Columbus, OH are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from San Diego to Columbus, OH. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between San Diego and Columbus, OH.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 17 buses from San Diego to Columbus, OH, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Diego and Columbus, OH, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 12 times every day by bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Diego to Columbus, OH starting from $261!

Cheapest Bus	$261
Fastest Bus	57h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:35 AM
Latest Bus	7:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	1,953.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from San Diego to Columbus, OH

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Diego for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$341

Tuesday 12/16

$285

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$316

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$261

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from San Diego to Columbus, OH

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Diego to Columbus, OH, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $261, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $341.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Diego to Columbus, OH, with $285. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $326.

How to save money travelling from San Diego to Columbus, OH

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Diego to Columbus, OH in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Diego to Columbus, OH are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Diego and Columbus, OH

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Diego and Columbus, OH.

Old Town Transit Center

Congress Street 2727

San Ysidro Transit Center

E San Ysidro Blvd 723

Santa Fe Depot

Kettner Blvd 1050

Seaport Village

W Harbor Dr 789

La Jolla Village

Hyatt Regency

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

N Wilson

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from San Diego to Columbus, OH? Compare all modes of transports from San Diego to Columbus, OH.

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Diego to Columbus, OH? Or which bus companies serve the route San Diego to Columbus, OH? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Diego to Columbus, OH bus

How much does a San Diego Columbus, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $261 and takes 60h 15m to reach Columbus, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Diego to Columbus, OH?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $261 and $381. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbus, OH.

On average, how many connections are available from San Diego to Columbus, OH each day?

Every day, the San Diego to Columbus, OH bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Diego to Columbus, OH take?

The fastest bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH is offered by Greyhound US and takes 57h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $344. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbus, OH from San Diego starts at 7:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from San Diego for Columbus, OH starts at 7:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Diego Columbus, OH route?

When traveling by bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Columbus, OH?

You can check all the direct connections between San Diego and Columbus, OH by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the San Diego to Columbus, OH bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Diego Columbus, OH bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Diego Columbus, OH bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Diego to Columbus, OH on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Diego to Columbus, OH

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Diego and to Columbus, OH

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Diego and to Columbus, OH. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!