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

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

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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
    8h 46m
    $235–956

  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 10h
    $393–769

  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 15h
    $765–1,703

  4. Drive 2,447.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to San Josecar car 2,447.1 mi
    38h 31m
    $447–646

  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
    8h 18m
    $277–774

  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
    9h 23m
    $240–1,015

Columbus to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,111.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, 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 Columbus to San Jose Diridon Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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