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

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    7h 55m
    $296–1,309

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

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    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 29m
    $236–744

  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 4h
    $344–671

  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 6h
    $758–1,594

  5. Drive 2,246 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Santa Monicacar car 2,246 mi
    35h 47m
    $410–593

  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
    10h 8m
    $246–1,007

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CMH - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    13h 14m
    $259–1,111

Columbus to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$344Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,022.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Santa Monica, 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 5th / Santa Monica via St Louis Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 4h.

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