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

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Monica to Ohio by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    7h 6m
    $154–306

  2. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    7h 27m
    $153–436

  3. 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
    $1,257–1,992

  4. 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 6h
    $417–672

  5. Drive  2,239.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Columbuscar car 2,239.9 mi
    36h 2m
    $409–591

  6. Fly to Covington

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    7h 22m
    $204–658

  7. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    9h 40m

Santa Monica to Ohio by bus, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,072.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 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 6h.

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