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How to get fromColumbia to Fort Myersby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Fort Myers by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane COU - RSW
    7h 46m
    $178–671

  2. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane STL - RSW
    9h 46m
    $159–702

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 45m
    $193–359

  4. Drive 1,218.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Fort Myerscar car 1,218.8 mi
    21h 35m
    $223–322

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus bus
    37h 41m
    $263–439

Columbia to Fort Myers by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Fort Myers, FL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Fort Myers Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Tampa Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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