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

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

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BUF - COU
    6h 26m
    $166–643

  2. Bus via Youngstown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    23h 5m
    $138–298

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    21h 10m
    $402–906

  4. Drive 853.7 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Columbiacar car 853.7 mi
    14h 37m
    $156–226

  5. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ROC - COU
    7h 52m
    $189–659

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    21h 36m
    $268–721

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus 530
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    25h 25m
    $162–438

Buffalo to Columbia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbia via Youngstown, OH, Youngstown Bus Stop, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 5m.

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