There are 3 ways to get from Columbus to Carmel by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
4h 39m$72–97Drive 181.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Carmelcar 181.2 mi
3h 6m$34–48Fly, taxi
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CMH - IND
- Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Carmeltaxi
5h 37m$167–743
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Carmel is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Carmel is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Carmel station. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Columbus and Carmel is 201 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Carmel without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Columbus to Carmel, including transfers.
Columbus to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
Columbus to Carmel bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Carmel is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Columbus to Carmel.
There are 715+ hotels available in Carmel.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Carmel, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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