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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Columbus by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SFO - CMH
    7h 14m
    $272–765

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane OAK - CMH
    8h 56m
    $238–1,011

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union 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 11h
    $398–764

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2d 14h
    $755–1,696

  5. Drive 2,416.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Columbuscar car 2,416.7 mi
    38h 5m
    $441–638

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

    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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SJC - CMH
    9h 45m
    $244–967

San Francisco to Columbus by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,143.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between San Francisco, 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 San Francisco to Columbus via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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