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How to get fromColumbus to Irvineby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Irvine 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CMH - SNA
    7h 57m
    $262–1,103

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 5h
    $766–1,606

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 6h
    $352–684

  4. Drive 2,229.2 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Irvinecar car 2,229.2 mi
    35h 30m
    $407–588

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    9h 31m
    $307–1,228

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    10h 32m
    $336–972

Columbus to Irvine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$766Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,981.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Main-Harvard via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 6h.

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