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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane COU - PHL
    6h 2m
    $188–719

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    26h 40m
    $153–304

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    29h 4m
    $525–1,008

  4. Drive 997.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Philadelphiacar car 997.1 mi
    17h 4m
    $182–263

  5. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane COU - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    $154–524

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane STL - PHL
    8h 14m
    $179–850

Columbia to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration26h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 930.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Philadelphia Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 40m.

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