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How to get fromColumbia to Springfield Stationby taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Springfield Station by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    5h 27m
    $188–295

  2. Drive 183.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Springfield Stationcar car 183.9 mi
    3h 28m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 13m
    $53–109

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane COU - SPI
    5h 51m
    $128–432

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 37m
    $38–69

Columbia to Springfield Station by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Springfield Station via St Louis Bus Station and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 6h 37m.

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