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How to get fromColumbia to Appletonby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane COU - ATW
    4h 27m
    $124–444

  2. Drive  501.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Appletoncar car 501.8 mi
    9h 51m
    $92–133

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    14h 38m
    $259–449

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 9m
    $123–253

  5. Fly to Green Bay

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane COU - GRB
    5h 48m
    $150–469

  6. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    15h 24m
    $130–282

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 10m
    $98–158

Columbia to Appleton by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Appleton Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 10m.

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