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There are 10 ways to get from Palmdale to Columbus by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    9h 28m
    $310–1,231

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Covington, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    12h 44m
    $241–775

  3. Drive, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Montclair Transcentercar car
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 3h
    $353–699

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 6h
    $766–1,610

  5. Drive 2,193.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Columbuscar car 2,193.2 mi
    35h 27m
    $401–579

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BUR - CMH
    10h 16m
    $243–969

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LGB - CMH
    12h 19m
    $259–1,024

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ONT - CMH
    13h 7m
    $258–824

  9. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SAN - CMH
    12h 32m
    $348–1,003

  10. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SNA - CMH
    14h 28m
    $258–1,025

Palmdale to Columbus by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$766Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,088.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Palmdale to Columbus. However, you can take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), then take the line 7 bus to E Spring St & Neilston St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palmdale to Columbus via Montclair Transcenter and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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