CMH · Layover Guide
Columbus
Stop in Columbus.
Best layover: 3–24hculturefoodnightlife
Visa-free · US passport35 min to center
35 min from airport to city center
Places to stay
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Why Columbus scores 58
Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
58DiscoverThings to do in the city
44EaseTransit ease, visa access
1935
min to center
bus- 01Uber/Lyft to downtown (15-20 min, ~$18-25)
- 02COTA Bus Route 7 (45 min, $2)
- 03Rental car (abundant options at airport)
- 01German Village's brick streets and Book Loft bookstore with 32 rooms
- 02North Market food hall with local vendors since 1876
- 03Short North Arts District galleries and murals
- 04Ohio State University campus and Buckeye football culture
- 05Franklin Park Conservatory's botanical gardens
Experiences in Columbus
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Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center
Downtown Columbus
$69/day
0 min walk
Bounce Luggage Storage
Short North area
$6/bag
5 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Uber/Lyft
Airport to Downtown
Most convenient option, readily available
18 min
$22.00
COTA Bus Route 7
Airport to Downtown
Runs every 30 min, connects to downtown transit center
45 min
$2.00
Taxi
Airport to Downtown
Flat rate to downtown available
18 min
$30.00
No city pass available for this city.
At the airport
2 loungesHotels from $89/night
- 01Local craft beer at Donatos and Brio
- 02Art installations throughout terminals
- 03Relatively compact and easy to navigate
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