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How to get fromLos Angeles to Columbusby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $328–813

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Covington, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Columbuscar car
    7h 46m
    $232–735

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    46h 30m
    $424–743

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    47h 2m
    $794–1,563

  5. Drive 2,067.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Columbuscar car 2,067.6 mi
    33h 33m
    $378–546

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BUR - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    8h 6m
    $337–1,009

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    $359–881

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus bus
    2d 19h
    $933–1,945

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,878 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Indianapolis (IND), then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the taxi to Columbus.

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