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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to La Jolla by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    7h 44m
    $304–908

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 7h
    $738–1,660

  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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 7h
    $364–714

  4. Drive 2,218.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to La Jollacar car 2,218.6 mi
    36h 15m
    $405–585

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane CMH - CLD
    9h
    $322–793

Columbus to La Jolla by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,990.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Silverado St & Herschel Av via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 7h.

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