What is the best way to travel from Columbus, OH to San Diego?
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What is the cheapest way to reach San Diego from Columbus, OH?
You can get to San Diego with just $197 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Frontier Airlines54h 2m07:44 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport10:46 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 7:44:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 2m
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United Airlines6h 40m06:00 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport9:40 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 6:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Alaska Airlines18h 30m06:43 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport10:13 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 6:43:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:13:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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Breeze Airways19h 51m07:36 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport12:27 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Breeze Airways goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 7:36:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $377 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 51m
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American Airlines14h 59m07:34 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport7:33 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from American Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 7:34:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $382 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
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Greyhound US65h 50m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:50:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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Greyhound US55h 15m02:30 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St6:45 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 2:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $246 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 15m
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FlixBus60h 0m09:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking6:45 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 0m
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Greyhound US65h 20m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:10 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:50:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $343 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 20m
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FlixBus63h 30m09:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking10:15 PMSan DiegoSeaport Village0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:45:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $363 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 30m
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United Airlines6h 40m06:00 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport9:40 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Alaska Airlines18h 30m06:43 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport10:13 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 6:43:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:13:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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Frontier Airlines14h 23m012:36 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport11:59 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 12:36:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 23m
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American Airlines14h 59m07:34 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport7:33 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from American Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 7:34:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $350 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
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Spirit Airlines12h 15m011:14 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport8:29 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:14:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $403 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Greyhound US60h 50m04:50 AMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/16/2025 4:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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Greyhound US65h 50m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/16/2025 11:50:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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Greyhound US55h 15m02:30 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St6:45 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/16/2025 2:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $284 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 15m
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FlixBus89h 35m03:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/16/2025 3:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $348 per person are available. Travel duration is 89h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Greyhound US60h 50m04:50 AMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 4:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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FlixBus66h 10m011:30 PMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 10m
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Greyhound US65h 50m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:50:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $263 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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Greyhound US54h 50m02:30 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 2:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $292 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
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FlixBus59h 35m09:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $294 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 35m
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United Airlines7h 4m05:40 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport9:44 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:40:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 4m
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United Airlines8h 40m06:05 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport11:45 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:05:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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Alaska Airlines8h 57m05:30 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport11:27 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:30:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:27:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $320 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
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Alaska Airlines7h 40m06:47 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport11:27 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:47:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:27:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $320 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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Frontier Airlines18h 25m09:13 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport12:38 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:13:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $415 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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Cheapest Flights Thursday
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FlixBus66h 10m011:30 PMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 10m
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Greyhound US65h 50m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:50:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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Greyhound US60h 50m04:50 AMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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Greyhound US54h 50m02:30 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $380 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
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FlixBus59h 35m09:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $382 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 35m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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United Airlines8h 6m05:45 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport10:51 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 5:45:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 6m
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United Airlines9h 44m08:17 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport3:01 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:17:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 44m
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Alaska Airlines13h 4m09:59 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport8:03 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:59:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $550 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 4m
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American Airlines15h 55m08:04 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport8:59 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from American Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:04:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $578 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
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Spirit Airlines21h 50m02:36 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport9:26 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 2:36:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $648 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
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What are the fastest trips from Columbus, OH to San Diego?
You can get to San Diego from Columbus, OH in just 6h 40m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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United Airlines6h 40m06:00 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport9:40 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 6:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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American Airlines14h 59m07:34 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport7:33 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from American Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 7:34:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $382 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
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Alaska Airlines18h 30m06:43 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport10:13 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 6:43:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:13:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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Breeze Airways19h 51m07:36 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport12:27 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Breeze Airways goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 7:36:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $377 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 51m
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Frontier Airlines54h 2m07:44 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport10:46 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/14/2025 7:44:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $197 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 2m
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United Airlines6h 40m06:00 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport9:40 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Spirit Airlines12h 15m011:14 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport8:29 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:14:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $403 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
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Frontier Airlines14h 23m012:36 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport11:59 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 12:36:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 23m
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American Airlines14h 59m07:34 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport7:33 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from American Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 7:34:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $350 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 59m
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Alaska Airlines18h 30m06:43 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport10:13 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/15/2025 6:43:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:13:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $244 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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Greyhound US55h 15m02:30 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St6:45 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 2:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $246 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 15m
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FlixBus60h 0m09:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking6:45 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 0m
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FlixBus63h 30m09:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking10:15 PMSan DiegoSeaport Village0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 9:45:00 AM to Seaport Village, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $363 per person are available. Travel duration is 63h 30m
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Greyhound US65h 20m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:10 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:50:00 PM to Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $343 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 20m
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Greyhound US65h 50m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/15/2025 11:50:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
Fastest Flights Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Greyhound US55h 15m02:30 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St6:45 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/16/2025 2:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $284 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 15m
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Greyhound US60h 50m04:50 AMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/16/2025 4:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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Greyhound US65h 50m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/16/2025 11:50:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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FlixBus89h 35m03:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/16/2025 3:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $348 per person are available. Travel duration is 89h 35m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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United Airlines7h 4m05:40 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport9:44 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:40:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:44:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 4m
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Alaska Airlines7h 40m06:47 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport11:27 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:47:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:27:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $320 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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United Airlines8h 40m06:05 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport11:45 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:05:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
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Alaska Airlines8h 57m05:30 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport11:27 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 5:30:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:27:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $320 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 57m
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Frontier Airlines18h 25m09:13 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport12:38 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:13:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:38:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $415 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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Greyhound US54h 50m02:30 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 2:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $292 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
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FlixBus59h 35m09:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 9:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $294 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 35m
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Greyhound US60h 50m04:50 AMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 4:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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Greyhound US65h 50m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:50:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $263 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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FlixBus66h 10m011:30 PMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/18/2025 11:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 10m
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Fastest Buses Thursday
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Greyhound US54h 50m02:30 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $380 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 50m
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FlixBus59h 35m09:45 AMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking6:20 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 9:45:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $382 per person are available. Travel duration is 59h 35m
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Greyhound US60h 50m04:50 AMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:50:00 AM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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Greyhound US65h 50m011:50 PMColumbus, OHE Main St & S Lazelle St2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from E Main St & S Lazelle St, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:50:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $249 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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FlixBus66h 10m011:30 PMColumbus, OHABM Public Parking2:40 PMSan DiegoSan Ysidro Transit Center0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from ABM Public Parking, Columbus, OH (USA) at 12/19/2025 11:30:00 PM to San Ysidro Transit Center, San Diego (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 66h 10m
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United Airlines8h 6m05:45 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport10:51 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 5:45:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:51:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 6m
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United Airlines9h 44m08:17 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport3:01 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:17:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 3:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 44m
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Alaska Airlines13h 4m09:59 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport8:03 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:59:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $550 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 4m
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American Airlines15h 55m08:04 AMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport8:59 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from American Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 8:04:00 AM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $578 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
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Spirit Airlines21h 50m02:36 PMColumbus AirportColumbus Airport9:26 AMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Columbus Airport, Columbus Airport (USA) at 12/20/2025 2:36:00 PM to San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:26:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $648 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
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Bus from Columbus, OH to San Diego
What are the most popular stations in Columbus, OH and San Diego?
In Columbus, OH, you will usually depart from E Main St & S Lazelle St, ABM Public Parking or Greyhound Bus Station, while in San Diego you will be arriving at San Ysidro Transit Center, University Av & Bancroft St Bus Stop or Old Town Transit Center, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Diego from Columbus, OH? With 6 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Columbus, OH and San Diego, you can pay as low as $197 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to San Diego in just 6h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Columbus, OH and San Diego are Greyhound US, FlixBus and United Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Columbus, OH and San Diego is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Upper Arlington, OH or to San Diego Airport, and look at flights from Columbus Airport, and landing at Tijuana Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Columbus, OH to San Diego?
The most popular companies between Columbus, OH and San Diego, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and United Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus
Airlines: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Columbus, OH to San Diego
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Columbus, OH to San Diego. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Columbus, OH to San Diego
How can I reach San Diego from Columbus, OH?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to San Diego from Columbus, OH.
How far is San Diego from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus, OH and San Diego is 1,953.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Columbus, OH and San Diego?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 85 kgs of CO2, a train 110 kgs, a car 534 kgs, and a flight 773 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Columbus, OH to San Diego?
You can get to San Diego with just $197 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from Columbus, OH to San Diego?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Diego in just 6h 40m with a Flight from United Airlines.
More routes to Columbus, OH and to San Diego
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Columbus, OH and to San Diego. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

