What is the cheapest way to get from Allentown to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Allentown to Columbia is to bus which costs $150 - $300 and takes 24h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Allentown to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Allentown to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Allentown and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Allentown to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Allentown and arriving at Columbia via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.

How far is it from Allentown to Columbia?

The distance between Allentown and Columbia is 925 miles. The road distance is 980.2 miles.

How do I travel from Allentown to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Allentown to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 24h 40m and costs $150 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Allentown to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Allentown to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Allentown to Columbia bus from?

Allentown to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Allentown station.

Bus or fly from Allentown to Columbia?

The best way to get from Allentown to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 24h 40m.

Where does the Allentown to Columbia bus arrive?

Allentown to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Allentown and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h behind Allentown. It is currently 12:14 PM in Allentown and 11:14 AM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Allentown to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Allentown to Columbia is 980 miles. It takes approximately 16h 49m to drive from Allentown to Columbia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Allentown to Columbia?

Book your Allentown to Columbia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 58+ hotels available in Columbia.

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There are 6 ways to get from Allentown to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport
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1. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ABE - COU
6h 38m
$142–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
24h 40m
$153–298
Drive 974.5 mi
1. Drive from Allentown to Columbiacar 974.5 mi
16h 49m
$178–257
Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mallbus
2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane AVP - COU
7h 56m
$232–764
Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane PHL - COU
8h 12m
$203–759
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
28h 15m
$197–337

Allentown to Columbia by bus

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Distance: 919.4 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allentown to Columbia via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 40m.

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How to get fromAllentown to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

There are 6 ways to get from Allentown to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport

Bus

Drive 974.5 mi

Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly

Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

Bus via Auburn Gresham