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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    7h 30m
    $299–1,316

  2. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CMH - LGB
    10h 27m
    $148–609

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $343–669

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $757–1,592

  5. Drive 2,230.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Los Angelescar car 2,230.4 mi
    35h 29m
    $407–588

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CMH - BUR
    9h 44m
    $248–1,013

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    10h 4m
    $239–751

  8. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport 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 Los Angelestrain train
    10h 43m
    $344–993

Columbus to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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