There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Ohio State University by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane SAN - CMH
5h 46m$156–641Fly to Dayton, drive
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dayton (DAY)plane SAN - DAY
- Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Ohio State Universitycar
7h 52m$120–477Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus
2d 7h$1,314–2,075Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus
2d 8h$426–641Drive 2,213.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Ohio State Universitycar 2,213.2 mi
36h 6m$404–584
San Diego to Ohio State University by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Ohio State University is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $480 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and E Mound St & S 5Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between San Diego and Ohio State University is 1984 miles. The road distance is 2226.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Ohio State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $1,300 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from San Diego to Ohio State University, including transfers.
San Diego to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $650 and takes 2 days 8h.
San Diego to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Ohio State University is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 03:48 in San Diego and 06:48 in Ohio State University.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines and United 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 Ohio State University via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Columbus, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–500
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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