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How to get fromIrvine to Columbusby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SNA - CMH
    7h 20m
    $248–978

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 5h
    $763–1,606

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 7h
    $348–695

  4. Drive 2,224.1 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Columbuscar car 2,224.1 mi
    35h 45m
    $406–587

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    8h 28m
    $308–1,228

Irvine to Columbus by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$763Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,982.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Columbus via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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