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How to get fromPalo Alto to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SFO - CMH
    7h 30m
    $276–771

  2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SJC - CMH
    8h 53m
    $240–962

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 12h
    $390–737

  4. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 15h
    $773–1,713

  5. Drive 2,441.9 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Columbuscar car 2,441.9 mi
    38h 41m
    $446–644

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane OAK - CMH
    10h 42m
    $250–1,036

Palo Alto to Columbus by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,149.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Columbus via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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