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How to get fromModesto to Columbiaby bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Modesto to Columbia by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Columbia

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    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SFO - CAE
    12h 17m
    $140–526

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    2d 17h
    $448–685

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 11h
    $1,921–3,127

  4. Drive  2,584.1 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Columbiacar car 2,584.1 mi
    41h 26m
    $472–682

  5. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SMF - CAE
    12h 5m
    $162–630

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Columbia

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SJC - CAE
    13h 5m
    $159–623

  7. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    14h 47m
    $245–843

Modesto to Columbia by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,921Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,421 mi
  • Duration: 12h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto to Sumter Laurel South via Phoenix Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 2d 17h.

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