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How to get fromCincinnati to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Covington to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    7h 42m
    $206–658

  2. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    10h 41m
    $163–646

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $385–647

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $1,247–1,970

  5. Drive  2,175.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Santa Monicacar car 2,175.8 mi
    34h 35m
    $398–574

  6. Fly Covington to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CVG - BUR
    10h 15m
    $246–1,106

  7. Fly Covington to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CVG - LGB
    11h 16m
    $188–808

Cincinnati to Santa Monica by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,928.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to 5th / Santa Monica via Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 4h.

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