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

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There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CMH - SAN
    7h 14m
    $194–858

  2. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CMH - LAX
    7h 46m
    $149–666

  3. 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 2h
    $417–663

  4. 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 4h
    $1,259–1,986

  5. Drive  2,230.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Los Angelescar car 2,230.4 mi
    35h 29m
    $382–551

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    7h 32m
    $160–336

  7. Fly Covington to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    7h 55m
    $221–967

  8. Fly Covington to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    8h 13m
    $185–768

  9. Bus to Detroit, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    8h 47m

  10. Bus to Detroit, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 8m

Ohio to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$417Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,978.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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