There are 7 ways to get from Columbia to Saginaw by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane COU - MBS
4h 54m$137–453Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
19h 35m$115–234Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
16h 32m$325–596Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
18h 42m$165–275Drive 635 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Saginawcar 635 mi
11h 19m$116–168Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane COU - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
6h 21m$157–492Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
17h 18m$190–425
Columbia to Saginaw by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Saginaw is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Saginaw is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
The distance between Columbia and Saginaw is 564 miles. The road distance is 638.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Saginaw without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 16h 32m and costs $320 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Columbia to Saginaw, including transfers.
Columbia to Saginaw bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Saginaw is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 18h 42m.
Columbia to Saginaw bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Saginaw is 1h ahead of Columbia. It is currently 8:00 AM in Columbia and 9:00 AM in Saginaw.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Saginaw Bus Center via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 18h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Saginaw is 639 miles. It takes approximately 11h 19m to drive from Columbia to Saginaw.
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