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How to get fromColumbus Airport (CMH) to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, car, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CMH - SJC
    6h 59m
    $233–935

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $392–773

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 16h
    $816–1,711

  4. Drive 2,454 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to San Josecar car 2,454 mi
    38h 38m
    $448–647

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 31m
    $276–751

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CMH - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 36m
    $247–981

  7. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane CMH - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    10h 25m
    $240–841

  8. Fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane CMH - SCK
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train
    9h 58m
    $260–951

Columbus Airport (CMH) to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,098.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Columbus Airport (CMH), USA and San Jose, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to San Jose Diridon Station via E Mound St & S 4Th St, Columbus, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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