What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Kansas City is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Kansas City is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Kansas City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbia and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Columbia to Kansas City?

The distance between Columbia and Kansas City is 127 miles. The road distance is 125.9 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Kansas City?

The bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Kansas City bus from?

Columbia to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.

Where does the Columbia to Kansas City bus arrive?

Columbia to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Kansas City is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Columbia to Kansas City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Columbia to Kansas City?

Book your Columbia to Kansas City bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 340+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Columbia to Kansas City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or car

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
2h 45m
$18–40
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
3h 48m
$168–255
Drive 125.2 mi
1. Drive from Columbia to Kansas Citycar 125.2 mi
2h 5m
$23–33

Columbia to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

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2h 45mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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