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How to get fromColumbus to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    7h 44m
    $273–767

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    10h 29m
    $227–381

  3. 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 Oaklandbus bus
    2d 11h
    $398–779

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2d 13h
    $806–1,691

  5. Drive 2,412.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Oaklandcar car 2,412.4 mi
    37h 54m
    $441–636

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CMH - OAK
    8h 51m
    $236–1,010

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CMH - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    10h 10m
    $242–966

  8. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CMH - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    11h 36m
    $271–1,067

Columbus to Oakland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,152.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Oakland via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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