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How to get fromTijuana to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tijuana to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane SAN - CAE
    9h 56m
    $117–484

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 5h
    $1,958–3,107

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 8h

  4. Drive  2,342.8 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Columbiacar car 2,342.8 mi
    37h 3m
    $516–745

  5. Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane SAN - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    11h 54m
    $166–554

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 22h
    $2,018–3,256

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,106.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Columbia (CAE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Columbia Station via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 5h.

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