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Transportation in Columbus

Just a one-day drive or one-hour flight from nearly half of the U.S. population, John Glenn International Airport is just 10 minutes from downtown. Whether you prefer transportation that is on demand, on a fixed route, or on your own schedule, getting to and around Columbus is easy and accessible. 

Travel by: Plane | Bus | Car | Bike & Scooter | Other


BY PLANE

DELTA Air Lines airplane flying


Delta

DELTA AIR LINES

Stay on schedule with Delta’s operational excellence, expansive network and global partners.

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*Flight schedules and rental car information for John Glenn International Airport can be found at flycolumbus.com.*

 


BY BUS

COTA bus


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CENTRAL OHIO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (COTA)

With over 40 fixed-route lines and 4 on-demand service zones, COTA is the primary bus provider for Greater Columbus.

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BY CAR

Lyft


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LYFT

Lyft provides reliable and affordable rides throughout Columbus, making it easy to get around the city with seamless app-based booking.

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Uber


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UBER

With just a few taps in the Uber app, you can request a ride to get anywhere in Columbus quickly and comfortably.

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BY BIKE & SCOOTER

Man riding Veo scooter down city street


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VEO

The City of Columbus partners with Veo, a micromobility company, to provide visitors and residents with the opportunity to ride a diverse fleet of e-scooters, e-bikes and pedal bikes.

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Woman riding Spin scooter outside of Greater Columbus Convention Center


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SPIN

Spin scooters offer a convenient and eco-friendly way to navigate Columbus. Easily locate and unlock a scooter through the Spin app to explore the city on your own schedule.

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