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How to get fromSan Jose to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SJC - CMH
    8h 16m
    $234–956

  2. 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 11h
    $390–737

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2d 14h
    $770–1,722

  4. Drive 2,445.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Columbuscar car 2,445.1 mi
    38h 34m
    $447–645

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SFO - CMH
    7h 54m
    $278–773

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane OAK - CMH
    9h 17m
    $241–1,015

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MRY - CMH
    11h 20m
    $285–1,013

San Jose to Columbus by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,111.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & 1st 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 11h.

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