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How to get fromColumbia to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Columbia to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CAE - SJC
    9h 22m
    $454–1,804

  2. Bus to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Augustabus bus
    2. Fly from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AGS - SJC
    11h 41m
    $254–840

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $444–876

  4. Train, BART

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3d 12h
    $1,165–2,450

  5. Drive 2,629.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to San Josecar car 2,629.9 mi
    41h 54m
    $480–694

  6. Fly Columbia to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CAE - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 55m
    $326–1,222

Columbia to San Jose by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,295.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to San Jose Diridon Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 17h.

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