Getting Around Columbus
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Columbus John Glenn International Airport
Offering 150+ daily flights from 40+ destinations, visitors who touch down at John Glenn Columbus International Airport find a recently renovated facility just 10 minutes east of downtown.
Major carriers include Southwest, American, Delta, United , Spirit, Frontier, Air Canada, OneJet and Alaska Airlines.
100% of the airport's energy supply comes from renewable resources.
Major carriers include Southwest, American, Delta, United , Spirit, Frontier, Air Canada, OneJet and Alaska Airlines.
100% of the airport's energy supply comes from renewable resources.
Columbus Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
Columbus' public transit system, COTA, operates bus service in Columbus. For as little as $4.50 a day, hop on any route to explore more of the city and beyond.
The CBUS is a free downtown circulator that runs every 10-15 minutes from the Short North Arts District in the north to the Brewery District/German Village in the south, with stops at many popular downtown locations along the way.
AirConnect express bus service runs between John Glenn International, the Greater Columbus Convention Center and downtown hotels. The connector stops at baggage claim every 30 minutes and costs $2.75 each way. Tickets can be purchased at a kiosk with credit cards (only) or on-board with cash (only).
The CBUS is a free downtown circulator that runs every 10-15 minutes from the Short North Arts District in the north to the Brewery District/German Village in the south, with stops at many popular downtown locations along the way.
AirConnect express bus service runs between John Glenn International, the Greater Columbus Convention Center and downtown hotels. The connector stops at baggage claim every 30 minutes and costs $2.75 each way. Tickets can be purchased at a kiosk with credit cards (only) or on-board with cash (only).
Columbus By Car
Situated within just 550 miles of half the U.S. population, Columbus is just a one-day drive for the majority of the country. Five highways run through the city, including two major interstate highways, 70 and 71, making it easy to get to the city from any direction when driving.
In addition to traditional auto rental agencies, ZipCar offers an easy on-demand option for car-sharing in Columbus.
Ride-hailing services Lyft and Uber both operate in Columbus and traditional taxi service is provided by Yellow Cab of Columbus or Orange Cab of Columbus.
In addition to traditional auto rental agencies, ZipCar offers an easy on-demand option for car-sharing in Columbus.
Ride-hailing services Lyft and Uber both operate in Columbus and traditional taxi service is provided by Yellow Cab of Columbus or Orange Cab of Columbus.
Columbus Alternative Transportation
Pedal yourself around the city by renting a bike at one of CoGo Bike Share's more than 30 stations throughout downtown for just $8 a day. Some stations also offer motorized options. Or, hire someone to do the pedaling for you with E.C.T. Pedicab, which operates almost every night for just $1.50 a minute.
Electronic scooters are also available from a variety of vendors including Bird, Lime and Spin.
Electronic scooters are also available from a variety of vendors including Bird, Lime and Spin.
