There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Springfield by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Bus via Kansas City
best- Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Springfieldbus Jefferson Lines 121
7h 25m$64–101Drive 162.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Springfieldcar 162.5 mi
3h 3m$30–43Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
8h 45m$53–109
Columbia to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Springfield is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Springfield via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Columbia and Springfield is 294 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Springfield without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 7h 25m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Columbia to Springfield, including transfers.
Columbia to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
Columbia to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Springfield is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Columbia to Springfield.
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What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbia to Springfield via Kansas City Bus Station and Kansas City in around 7h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- 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
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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