There are 6 ways to get from Modesto to Columbia by bus, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbia (CAE)plane SFO - CAE
12h 13m$160–626Bus
- Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
2d 17h$387–696Bus, train
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
3d 11h$958–2,228Drive 2,584.5 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Columbiacar 2,584.5 mi
41h 26m$472–682Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Columbia (CAE)plane SMF - CAE
12h 30m$179–681Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Columbia (CAE)plane SJC - CAE
13h 15m$179–673
Modesto to Columbia by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Columbia is to bus and BART and fly which costs $160 - $650 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Columbia is to bus and BART and fly which takes 12h 13m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Modesto and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Phoenix Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Modesto and Columbia is 2435 miles. The road distance is 2599.6 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 17h and costs $380 - $700.
It takes approximately 12h 13m to get from Modesto to Columbia, including transfers.
Modesto to Columbia bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, depart from Modesto station.
Modesto to Columbia bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
Columbia is 3h ahead of Modesto. It is currently 4:27 PM in Modesto and 7:27 PM in Columbia.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Columbia is 2600 miles. It takes approximately 41h 26m to drive from Modesto to Columbia.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Columbia via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
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