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How to get fromCalifornia to Columbiaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from California to Columbia by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SAN - COU
    6h 57m
    $172–620

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 44m
    $156–283

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    39h 14m
    $591–1,219

  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 Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    44h 15m
    $310–588

  5. Drive 1,675.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Columbiacar car 1,675.1 mi
    28h 43m
    $306–442

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 36m
    $236–751

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 48m
    $162–361

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 34m
    $222–435

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 47m
    $237–653

California to Columbia by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$591Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,473.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between California, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 44h 15m.

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