Gettin’ around

No car? No problem! There are plenty of methods to get you where you need to go.
See our quick list below for reference.

CBUS CIRCULATOR (operated by COTA)
614-228-1776
Cost: Free

Explore restaurants and shops in the hottest downtown neighborhoods on COTA's free CBUS circulator running every 10-15 minutes from the Short North Arts District to the Brewery District and German Village. Free Wi-Fi is available on all buses.

COTA AirConnect
614-228-1776
Cost: $2.75 each way

Easily and quickly travel between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and downtown Columbus every 30 minutes. AirConnect provides express service to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and many downtown hotels. Free Wi-Fi is available on all buses.

COTA
614-228-1776
Cost: One-way fare $2; day passes $4.50.

COTA provides bus service throughout the Greater Columbus region. Many routes run every 15 minutes or less, all-day, 7 days a week. Plan your trip at COTA.com, download the Transit App or your preferred maps app for real-time bus arrival information. Free Wi-Fi is available on all buses.

CoGo Bike Share
1-855-877-COGO (2646)
Apps: Transit app for iPhone & Android. 
Cost: 1-Day access pass ($8) 3-Day pass ($18)

Public transportation system with 365 bikes at 46 stations throughout downtown Columbus. Available for use 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Trips more than 30 minutes accrue an additional $3 per half hour left undocked. Timer resets when you dock.

Bird
Apps: iPhone and Android
Cost: $1 to unlock, plus $0.15 per minute

Bird allows customers to locate and rent motorized electric scooters via the Bird app. Download the app and locate a scooter. The scooters don't have a dock and cab be left throughout the day. 

Lime
888-546-3345
Apps: iPhone and Android
Cost: Scooters: $1 to unlock, plus $0.15 per minute. Bikes: $1 per 30 minutes

From electric scooters to smart bikes, Limebike offers dock-free, smart mobility solutions. Find Limebike in Dublin, Worthington, Campus or downtown Columbus. Download the app and start riding.

Lyft
Apps: iPhone and Android
Cost: Average fare from John Glenn International to downtown is $15

Take Lyft for an affordable ride in minutes. Just request a ride on the app and you'll be on your way. Enjoy up to $5 off your first 3 rides by using the code OHIOVHB. Code valid for new users only and expires 14 days after entry.

Uber
Apps: iPhone, Android and Windows phone
Cost: Average fare from John Glenn International to downtown is $10-$14 on uberX

One tap and a car comes directly to you. Your driver knows exactly where to go and payment is completely cash-free. Download the app and get your first ride free up to $15 using the code: EXPCOLS.