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How to get fromLos Angeles to Ohio State Universityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    7h 31m
    $177–475

  2. 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 4h
    $1,291–1,982

  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 4h
    $415–618

  4. Drive  2,224.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Ohio State Universitycar car 2,224.9 mi
    35h 44m
    $406–587

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BUR - CMH
    9h 9m
    $186–771

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LGB - CMH
    10h 35m
    $275–1,118

  7. 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 Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    10h 13m
    $269–776

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    10h 45m
    $186–444

Los Angeles to Ohio State University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,017.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two 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 Ohio State University via St Louis Bus Station, Columbus, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 2d 4h.

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