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How to get fromColumbia to San Franciscoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to San Francisco by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Columbia to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CAE - SFO
    9h 2m
    $140–564

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3d 12h
    $1,101–2,440

  3. Drive 2,672.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to San Franciscocar car 2,672.8 mi
    42h 29m
    $488–705

  4. Fly Columbia to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CAE - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    10h 58m
    $194–766

  5. Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AGS - SFO
    11h 56m
    $190–648

  6. Fly Columbia to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CAE - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    12h 29m
    $222–868

Columbia to San Francisco by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,330.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Civic Center / UN Plaza via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, and Richmond in around 3d 12h.

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