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How to get fromColumbia to Long Beachby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Long Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane COU - SNA
    6h 38m
    $300–876

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane COU - LAX
    7h 54m
    $154–482

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 16m
    $571–1,238

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    46h 40m
    $306–601

  5. Drive 1,696.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Long Beachcar car 1,696.7 mi
    28h 43m
    $310–448

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane COU - BUR
    9h 39m
    $213–728

Columbia to Long Beach by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,502.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Long Beach Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 46h 40m.

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