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San Francisco, United States of America → Columbia, United States of America

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Nine ways to Travel from San Francisco to Columbia

Composite routes from San Francisco to Columbia

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$1,020.55
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$1,211.90

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$357.19
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$574.06

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$293.41

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Lambert–St.
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.89–$765.41

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73
Train from Oakland to Los
Ave. Duration:
12h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35
Train from Los Angeles to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
35h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.84–$561.30

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.48–$306.16
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.57–$102.05
Bus from Denver Union Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
14h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.68–$357.19
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$108.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Columbia is to fly and bus which costs $70.65 - $358.70 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $239.13 - $978.26 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Columbia via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 50m.

How far is it from San Francisco to Columbia?

The distance between San Francisco and Columbia is 2671 km. The road distance is 3105.7 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 43h 50m and costs $130.43 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Columbia?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from San Francisco to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Columbia bus from?

San Francisco to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Bus or fly from San Francisco to Columbia?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $239.13 - $978.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $923.91 and takes 43h 50m.

Where does the San Francisco to Columbia bus arrive?

San Francisco to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Columbia?

Columbia is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:22 in San Francisco and 11:22 in Columbia.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Columbia is 3106 km. It takes approximately 29h 28m to drive from San Francisco to Columbia.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Columbia?

Book your San Francisco to Columbia bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 48+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $39.25 per night.
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