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How to get fromSan Diego to Ohioby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SAN - CMH
    5h 25m
    $304–903

  2. Fly to Covington

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SAN - CVG
    6h 3m
    $219–740

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 6h
    $788–1,667

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 6h
    $389–768

  5. Drive 2,212.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Columbuscar car 2,212.6 mi
    36h 7m
    $404–584

  6. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SAN - CLE
    6h 37m
    $228–881

  7. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SAN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    7h 51m
    $242–406

  8. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    8h 6m

San Diego to Ohio by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$788Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,974.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Ohio, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Columbus via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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