There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Poplar Bluff by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain Texas Eagle
13h 52m$114–230Drive 525.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Poplar Bluffcar 525.7 mi
8h 58m$96–139Fly to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane CMH - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Poplar Bluffcar
8h 37m$110–520Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CMH - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain
8h 42m$855–1,016Fly to Jonesboro Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)plane CMH - JBR
- Drive from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Poplar Bluffcar
8h 6m$101–494
Columbus to Poplar Bluff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Poplar Bluff is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Poplar Bluff is to fly and drive which takes 8h 6m and costs $100 - $500.
The distance between Columbus and Poplar Bluff is 587 miles. The road distance is 528.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Poplar Bluff without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 52m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 13h 52m to get from Columbus to Poplar Bluff, including transfers.
Poplar Bluff is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 11:33 AM in Columbus and 10:33 AM in Poplar Bluff.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Poplar Bluff is 529 miles. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Columbus to Poplar Bluff.
There are 10+ hotels available in Poplar Bluff.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Columbus to Poplar Bluff. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Poplar Bluff Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbus to Poplar Bluff in around 8h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport via Chicago Midway, Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport via Nashville, Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport via Detroit, Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Poplar Bluff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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