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How to get fromSanta Monica to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles 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 36m
    $293–1,306

  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
    9h 58m
    $226–957

  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 5h
    $342–672

  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 6h
    $757–1,597

  5. Drive 2,240 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Columbuscar car 2,240 mi
    36h 1m
    $409–591

  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 53m
    $238–1,009

Santa Monica to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,016.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, 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 2nd / Broadway to Columbus via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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