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

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

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  1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane COU - MEM
    6h
    $196–817

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    11h 32m
    $64–130

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 57m
    $199–311

  4. Drive 362.5 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Memphiscar car 362.5 mi
    6h 45m
    $67–96

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

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane STL - MEM
    9h 54m
    $157–798

Columbia to Memphis by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Memphis (MEM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via St Louis Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 11h 32m.

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