There are 2 ways to get from Columbus to Appleton by train, bus, or car
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Columbus to Appleton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Appleton is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Appleton is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Columbus and Appleton is 169 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Appleton without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $26 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Columbus to Appleton, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Appleton is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Columbus to Appleton.
There are 76+ hotels available in Appleton.
What companies run services between Columbus, WI, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Columbus to Appleton. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, then take the bus to Appleton Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbus to Appleton in around 1h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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