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

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

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CHO - COU
    6h 24m
    $168–524

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    24h 10m
    $147–296

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    24h 18m
    $249–514

  4. Drive 866.1 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Columbiacar car 866.1 mi
    14h 47m
    $159–229

  5. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SHD - COU
    7h 17m
    $280–657

  6. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville 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
    30h 13m
    $496–947

Charlottesville to Columbia by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 768.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Columbia via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 10m.

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