There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Olathe by bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
3h 12m$84–116Drive 142.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Olathecar 142.8 mi
2h 29m$27–38Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 15m$223–330
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Olathe is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Olathe is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Olathe station. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Columbia and Olathe is 149 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Olathe without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Columbia to Olathe, including transfers.
Columbia to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
Columbia to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Olathe is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Columbia to Olathe.
There are 178+ hotels available in Olathe.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Olathe, KS, 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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