There are 3 ways to get from Macon to Columbus by bus, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane ATL - GTR
4h 32m$101–409Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus
- Drive from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Columbuscar
7h 55m$59–92Drive 331.1 mi
- Drive from Macon to Columbuscar 331.1 mi
6h 9m$61–88
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macon to Columbus is to bus and drive which costs $55 - $95 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Macon to Columbus is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $410.
The distance between Macon and Columbus is 344 miles. The road distance is 333 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Macon to Columbus, including transfers.
Columbus is 1h behind Macon. It is currently 05:52 in Macon and 04:52 in Columbus.
Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Columbus is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Macon to Columbus.
There are 25+ hotels available in Columbus.
What companies run services between Macon, GA, USA and Columbus, MS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Macon to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macon Bus Station to Columbus via Atlanta Bus Station and Tuscaloosa Bus Stop in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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