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

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    7h 9m
    $300–1,316

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BUR - CMH
    8h 28m
    $229–962

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 2h
    $346–660

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 3h
    $749–1,553

  5. Drive 2,224.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Columbuscar car 2,224.3 mi
    35h 43m
    $406–587

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LGB - CMH
    10h 8m
    $238–1,009

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SAN - CMH
    9h 32m
    $340–984

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SNA - CMH
    11h 27m
    $244–1,023

Los Angeles to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$346Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,019.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Columbus via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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