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How to get fromLos Angeles to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    8h 49m
    $323–1,253

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Athensbus bus
    12h 34m
    $181–489

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Athens - Ohio Universitybus bus
    2d 6h
    $357–717

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    2d 6h
    $794–1,600

  5. Drive 2,297.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Athenscar car 2,297.6 mi
    37h 1m
    $420–606

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BUR - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    10h 7m
    $262–999

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SNA - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    13h 7m
    $277–1,060

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    2. Take the bus from University of Cincinnati to Athensbus bus
    12h 28m
    $235–773

Los Angeles to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,080.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Athens - Ohio University via St Louis Bus Station and Columbus - Mound St in around 2d 6h.

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