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How to get fromOhio to Santa Monicaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ohio to Santa Monica by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    7h 28m
    $156–398

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 4h
    $368–726

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 6h
    $758–1,595

  4. Drive 2,246 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Santa Monicacar car 2,246 mi
    35h 47m
    $410–593

  5. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    7h 55m
    $336–1,209

  6. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    7h 55m
    $368–760

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    9h 18m
    $207–601

  8. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIT - LAX
    10h 18m
    $185–726

Ohio to Santa Monica by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,079.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to 5th / Santa Monica via St Louis Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 4h.

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