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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane LAX - GTR
    8h 3m
    $173–608

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tuscaloosa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Columbuscar car
    44h 25m
    $320–610

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Tuscaloosa Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Tuscaloosa Station to Columbuscar car
    2d 5h
    $747–1,524

  4. Drive 1,945.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Columbuscar car 1,945.1 mi
    30h 56m
    $355–513

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane ONT - GTR
    8h 42m
    $199–722

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane BUR - GTR
    8h 1m
    $182–654

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane SNA - GTR
    10h 50m
    $187–665

  8. Bus, drive via Tulsa

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Memphisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Tupelobus bus
    4. Drive from Tupelo to Columbuscar car
    46h 7m
    $355–629

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,735.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) twice daily.

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