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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to North Pole by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CMH - FAI
    15h 36m
    $408–1,509

  2. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane FWA - FAI
    20h 3m
    $336–1,187

  3. Drive 3,743.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to North Polecar car 3,743.9 mi
    2d 20h
    $684–987

  4. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CLE - FAI
    18h 16m
    $422–1,553

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane CVG - FAI
    17h 52m
    $448–1,644

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,082 mi
  • Duration: 15h 36m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Fairbanks (FAI) 4 times a day.

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