Bus Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH

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

today

$98

tomorrow

$89

Tuesday

$92

Wednesday

$98

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

$92

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 10m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	12:55 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:45:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
Greyhound US	29h 0m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
Greyhound US	29h 25m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:45 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Greyhound US	25h 30m	9:10 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	10:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 10m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	12:55 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
Greyhound US	29h 25m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:45 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Greyhound US	40h 20m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	10:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 20m
Greyhound US	25h 30m	9:10 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	10:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	29h 0m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
Greyhound US	22h 10m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	12:55 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
Greyhound US	29h 25m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:45 PM	Columbus, OH	E Main St & S Lazelle St	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 PM to E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Greyhound US	25h 30m	9:10 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	10:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	29h 0m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking		Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
	Greyhound US	25h 30m	9:10 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	10:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking		Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	25h 30m	9:10 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	10:40 AM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking		Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/1/2026 9:10:00 AM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 30m
	Greyhound US	29h 0m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:20 PM	Columbus, OH	ABM Public Parking		Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:20:00 PM to ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Wilmington, NC and Columbus, OH

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Wilmington, NC and Columbus, OH.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 9 buses from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Wilmington, NC and Columbus, OH, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/3/2026 costs just $84, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 3 times every day by bus from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH in one click! Book your bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH starting from $84!

Cheapest Bus	$84
Fastest Bus	22h 10m
Earliest Bus	9:10 AM
Latest Bus	6:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	484.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Wilmington, NC for Columbus, OH: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$98

Monday 07/27

$85

Tuesday 07/28

$92

Wednesday 07/29

$90

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$88

Sunday 08/02

$92

Monday 08/03

$84

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$88

Thursday 08/06

$93

Friday 08/07

$101

Saturday 08/08

$101

Sunday 08/09

$101

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$91

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$97

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$87

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH

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

With a price starting from $84, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $92.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH, with $89. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $92.

How to save money travelling from Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Wilmington, NC and Columbus, OH

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

Forden Station

Cando St 505

Walmart

Sigmon Road 5226

MAXX Store

S College RD 341

Greyhound Bus Station

E Town St 111

University

N High St 1739

ABM Public Parking

E Rich Street 100

N Wilson

E Main St & S Lazelle St

E Main St 139

Service and Comfort on the bus from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH

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

FAQs about the Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH bus

How much does a Wilmington, NC Columbus, OH bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $84 and takes 22h 10m to reach Columbus, OH. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $84 and $148. 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 Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH each day?

Every day, the Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH take?

The fastest bus from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH is offered by Greyhound US and takes 22h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $98. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbus, OH from Wilmington, NC starts at 9:10 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 Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH?

The latest bus trip departing from Wilmington, NC for Columbus, OH starts at 6:20 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 Wilmington, NC Columbus, OH route?

When traveling by bus from Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH, passengers can travel with 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 Wilmington, NC and Columbus, OH?

You can check all the direct connections between Wilmington, NC 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: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Wilmington, NC to Columbus, OH

Economy

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

More bus routes to Wilmington, NC and to Columbus, OH

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