Columbus Georgia is located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River which runs along the state line between Georgia and Alabama. The Chattahoochee River separates Columbus Georgia from Phoenix City Alabama.

Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) provides air travel for Columbus Georgia and Phoenix City Alabama. The airport is serviced by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) a part of The Delta Connection. Rental car companies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National.