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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane COU - SAN
    6h 38m
    $197–671

  2. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane STL - SAN
    9h 34m
    $158–282

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    40h 6m
    $569–1,236

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 5m
    $303–594

  5. Drive 1,684.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Los Angelescar car 1,684.6 mi
    28h 21m
    $308–445

Columbia to California by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$569Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,475.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 5m.

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