What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Springfield is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $190 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Carbondale and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

How far is it from Columbia to Springfield?

The distance between Columbia and Springfield is 746 miles. The road distance is 870.2 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Springfield without a car is to bus via Carbondale which takes 25h 44m and costs $180 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Springfield?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Columbia to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Springfield bus from?

Columbia to Springfield bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Bus or fly from Columbia to Springfield?

The best way to get from Columbia to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Carbondale, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 25h 44m.

Where does the Columbia to Springfield bus arrive?

Columbia to Springfield bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 11:01 AM in Columbia and 10:01 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Columbia to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Springfield is 870 miles. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Columbia to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 100+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane CAE - SGF
5h 50m
$198–972
Drive 865.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Springfieldcar 865.1 mi
15h 1m
$158–229
Bus via Carbondale
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
25h 44m
$180–366
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
40h 19m
$531–1,098
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
26h 3m
$180–356

Columbia to Springfield by train and bus

7Weekly Services

40h 19mAverage Duration

$531Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741.9 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Springfield CU Transit Center via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Carbondale, St. Louis, and St Louis Bus Station in around 25h 44m.

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