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Travel and Transportation in Columbus

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

Major carriers that service John Glenn International Airport:

Air Canada logo American Airlines logo Alaska airlines logo Breeze airlines logo Delta
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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:

COTA

Providing bus service throughout the Greater Columbus region every 15 minutes, all-day, 7 days/week.

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Veo

A diverse fleet of e-scooters, e-bikes and pedal bikes available 24/7, 365 days a year.

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Spin

Easily locate and unlock a scooter through the Spin app to explore the city on your own schedule.

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Lyft

Available at the airport 24 hours a day, simply request a ride on the app and you’ll be on your way.

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Uber

One tap and a car comes directly to you, 24/7. Payment is completely cash-free.

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Cardinal Shuttle Buses

More than 50 charter bus, limousine and shuttle companies can be pre-arranged for groups.

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