There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Poplar Bluff by taxi, train, car, or bus
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain
7h 53m$208–335Drive 232.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Poplar Bluffcar 232.4 mi
4h 47m$43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain Texas Eagle
8h 22m$73–154
Columbia to Poplar Bluff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Poplar Bluff is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Poplar Bluff is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Columbia and Poplar Bluff is 317 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Poplar Bluff without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 53m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Columbia to Poplar Bluff, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Poplar Bluff is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Columbia to Poplar Bluff.
There are eight+ hotels available in Poplar Bluff.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Columbia to Poplar Bluff. However, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City Station, take the train to St. Louis, then take the train to Poplar Bluff Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbia to Poplar Bluff in around 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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