Student rides
Ohio State University-Main Campus rides home, airport runs & game day
Columbus, Ohio· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Columbus and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Columbus connects to the relay grid near Columbus, OH (3 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Columbus → Findlay, OH95 mi · $10–$20
- Columbus → Cincinnati, OH116 mi · $15–$25
- Columbus → Cleveland, OH147 mi · $20–$35
- Columbus → Charleston, WV155 mi · $20–$35
- Columbus → Fort Wayne, IN158 mi · $20–$35
- Columbus → Youngstown, OH170 mi · $20–$40
- Columbus → Lexington-Fayette, KY180 mi · $25–$40
- Columbus → Pittsburgh, PA188 mi · $25–$45
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
All rides from Columbus
67 outgoing and 67 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch Columbus.
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Ohio State University-Main Campus student travel FAQ
- How do Ohio State University-Main Campus students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Columbus bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Columbus cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.