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How to get fromColumbia to Mattoonby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Mattoon by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Carbondale

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 28m
    $78–179

  2. Drive 245.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Mattooncar car 245.3 mi
    4h 12m
    $45–65

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 54m
    $229–380

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane COU - CMI
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 49m
    $142–459

  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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $66–124

Columbia to Mattoon by bus and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Mattoon, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Mattoon. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City Station, take the train to Bloomington-Normal, walk to Bloomington-Normal, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, then take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station.

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