Columbus: Arrival, information and getting around
Port Columbus International Airport (tel 614/239-4083) is seven miles northeast of downtown. Taxis into the center cost around $16-18, while a cheaper alternative is a bus named the Capital City Flyer run by COTA ($5; tel 614/228-1776, ). Greyhound stops at East Town and Third streets. COTA also runs a good central bus service connecting downtown with German Village, the Short North and North Campus; a day pass costs $2.50. The main visitor center is at 90 N High St (Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm; tel 614/221-CITY or 1-800/345-4FUN, , ), with another branch on the second level of the Columbus City Center mall, just south of the Ohio Statehouse at High and Rich streets (Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun noon-6pm).
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