What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to San Diego is to bus and fly which costs $230 - $800 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to San Diego is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $420 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at San Diego via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 14h.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at San Diego via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Columbia to San Diego?

The distance between Columbia and San Diego is 2094 miles. The road distance is 2364.8 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $430 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to San Diego?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Columbia to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to San Diego bus from?

Columbia to San Diego bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to San Diego train from?

Columbia to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to San Diego?

The best way to get from Columbia to San Diego is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $420 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $850 and takes 2 days 14h, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $2,500 and takes 3 days 4h.

Where does the Columbia to San Diego bus arrive?

Columbia to San Diego bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and San Diego?

San Diego is 3h behind Columbia. It is currently 10:27 AM in Columbia and 7:27 AM in San Diego.

Where does the Columbia to San Diego train arrive?

Columbia to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to San Diego is 2365 miles. It takes approximately 36h 45m to drive from Columbia to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Columbia to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2078+ hotels available in San Diego.

Columbia to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Columbia
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CAE - SAN
8h 5m
$422–1,702
Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus
2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane AGS - SAN
10h 47m
$232–786
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 14h
$434–822
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain
3d 4h
$1,080–2,405
Drive 2,351.1 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to San Diegocar 2,351.1 mi
36h 45m
$430–620

Columbia to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 2,081.9 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to San Diego via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 14h.

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