Travel and Transportation in Columbus
Getting to Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has been named one of the best airports for passenger experience, earning the 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport by Size and Region. John Glenn International is dedicated to making the airport experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Currently, more than 150+ daily flights depart CMH to 50+ destinations nonstop and 100% of CMH's energy supply is from renewable resources.
Half the U.S. Population is Within:
1 Day Drive | 1 Hour Flight |
Distance from Airport to Downtown:
8 Miles | 10 Minutes |
Rideshare Cost from Airport:
$25 on Average |
Getting around Columbus
John Glenn International Airport is just 10 minutes from downtown and traveling between the airport and downtown is easy, with a variety of options for doing so. Answers to any questions regarding transportation can be found at the welcome center in baggage claim.
Columbus offers safe and walkable districts for all visitors. From the Greater Columbus Convention Center and headquarter hotels, attendees are across the street from a brewery as well as hundreds of local galleries, shops, dining and nightlife in the Short North Arts District. Just a couple streets down, visitors can find quick-service dining at the North Market and numerous sports and entertainment venues in the Arena District.
Transportation Options:
CoGo Bike Share
Public transportation system with 600+ bikes at 70+ stations available 24/7.
Read MoreE.C.T. Pedicab
Inspired by rickshaws, pedicabs offer a swift, breezy ride on a bike taxi throughout downtown.
Read MoreBird Scooters
Locate and rent motorized electric scooters in downtown Columbus or on OSU campus.
Read MoreLime Scooters
Dock-free, smart mobility solutions found on OSU campus and downtown Columbus.
Read MoreCardinal Shuttle Buses
More than 50 charter bus, limousine and shuttle companies can be pre-arranged for groups.
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