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How to get fromLos Angeles to Columbiaby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Columbia by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Modestobus bus Nogales
    2. Take the taxi from Modesto to Columbiataxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $183–237

  2. Drive 331.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Columbiacar car 331.4 mi
    6h 5m
    $61–88

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Drive from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Columbiacar car
    14h 7m
    $156–310

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Merced Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAX - MCE
    2. Drive from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Columbiacar car
    4h 48m
    $84–200

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Stockton St.bus bus
    13h 50m
    $100–134

  6. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Stockton St.bus bus
    13h 55m
    $102–127

  7. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Yosemite Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Stockton St.bus bus
    13h 59m
    $144–179

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Columbiacar car
    7h 18m
    $144–648

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Columbiacar car
    7h 16m
    $513–794

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Lodi Amtrak Station to Columbiacar car
    6h 47m
    $153–372

  11. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Lodi Amtrak Station to Columbiacar car
    6h 45m
    $202–698

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Columbia, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Columbia via Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, Yosemite Village, and Stockton St. in around 13h 50m.

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