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How to get fromOhio to San Franciscoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to San Francisco by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    7h 39m
    $161–665

  2. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    7h 26m
    $152–614

  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 San Franciscobus bus
    2d 11h
    $477–759

  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 Richmondtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 14h
    $1,363–2,193

  5. Drive  2,418.5 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to San Franciscocar car 2,418.5 mi
    38h 2m
    $442–638

  6. Fly Covington to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CVG - SFO
    7h 50m
    $193–816

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    8h 41m

  8. Fly Covington to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CVG - OAK
    9h 27m
    $259–1,112

  9. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PIT - SFO
    9h 56m
    $161–630

Ohio to San Francisco by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,142.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Ohio, USA and San Francisco, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to San Francisco via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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