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

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There are 11 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

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCMH - SAN
    6h 43m
    $311–922

  2. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCMH - SFO
    7h 35m
    $149–580

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2d
    $180–597

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $268–1,698

  5. Drive 2,224.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Los Angelescar2,224.6 mi
    35h 28m
    $406–587

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeCMH - LAX
    7h 37m
    $180–521

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

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeCLE - LAX
    8h 3m
    $154–416

  8. Fly Covington to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeCVG - LAX
    8h 25m
    $435–768

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

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDTW - SAN
    8h 44m

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

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeDTW - LAX
    9h 31m

  11. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeIND - LAX
    10h 22m
    $198–579

Ohio to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ohio, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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