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How to get fromAppleton to Columbiaby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Columbia by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ATW - COU
    4h 21m
    $119–442

  2. Drive  499.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Columbiacar car 499.3 mi
    9h 53m
    $92–132

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    14h 24m
    $257–453

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    14h 25m
    $121–249

  5. Fly from Green Bay

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane GRB - COU
    5h 39m
    $146–467

  6. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    14h 50m
    $129–278

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    15h 25m
    $96–154

Appleton to Columbia by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Columbia via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 25m.

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