There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Missouri by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CAE - STL
5h 47m$244–1,304Drive 989.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Kansas Citycar 989.8 mi
16h 40m$181–261Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
25h 53m$184–362Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief / ...
37h 58m$556–1,130
Columbia to Missouri by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Missouri is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Missouri is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $240 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Missouri station. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Missouri. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Metro Center via Chicago Union Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 58m.
The distance between Columbia and Missouri is 638 miles. The road distance is 995.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Missouri without a car is to bus which takes 25h 53m and costs $180 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Columbia to Missouri, including transfers.
Columbia to Missouri bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Missouri is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $240 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 25h 53m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 37h 58m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Missouri, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Kansas City Bus Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,800
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,900
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Flights from Columbia to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Missouri bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Missouri is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 6:24 PM in Columbia and 5:24 PM in Missouri.
Columbia to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Missouri is 996 miles. It takes approximately 16h 40m to drive from Columbia to Missouri.
There are 520+ hotels available in Missouri.