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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bismarck to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BIS - COU
    5h 15m
    $148–515

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    20h 45m
    $225–342

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    26h 51m
    $464–832

  4. Drive 879.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bismarck to Columbiacar car 879.8 mi
    14h 27m
    $161–232

  5. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    21h 25m
    $185–310

Bismarck to Columbia by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Columbia via Fargo, Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 20h 45m.

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