Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Francisco to Columbusby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Columbus

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, 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.

  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Columbus Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane SFO - CSG
    9h 36m
    $142–424

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union 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 Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    2d 13h
    $442–830

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Biloxi to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Opelika 4th Street Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    2d 16h
    $810–1,706

  4. Drive 2,450.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Columbuscar car 2,450.4 mi
    39h 29m
    $448–646

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SFO - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    9h 22m
    $292–479

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Columbus Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane SJC - CSG
    12h 21m
    $174–666

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SJC - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    10h 35m
    $264–931

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Columbus Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane SMF - CSG
    14h 36m
    $203–767

  9. Caltrain, train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Opelika 4th Street Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    2d 21h
    $855–1,877

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Columbus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,153.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Columbus Airport (CSG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Metra Transfer Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, Groome Transportation - Columbus, and North Lake Loop & Bear Ln. in around 2d 13h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers