There are 9 ways to get from Dallas to Columbus by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane DFW - COU
- Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Columbuscar
5h 58m$83–383Bus via Denton
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus
14h 32m$141–230Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from St. Louis to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
21h 7m$334–665Drive 510.9 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Columbuscar 510.9 mi
8h 50m$94–135Fly Dallas to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DAL - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus
7h 18m$144–623Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DFW - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Columbuscar
6h 51m$88–388Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DFW - SGF
- Take the bus from Springfield to Clinton, MObus
- Take the taxi from Clinton, MO to Columbustaxi
7h 32m$211–539Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Kansas City, bus, taxi
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DFW - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus
- Take the taxi from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Columbustaxi
8h 17m$651–1,020Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus Greyhound US0175s
15h 22m$136–240
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Columbus is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Columbus is to fly and drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce via Denton and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Columbus station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Warrensburg Amtrak Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.
The distance between Dallas and Columbus is 626 miles. The road distance is 513.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Columbus without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 14h 32m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Dallas to Columbus, including transfers.
Dallas to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Dallas to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Columbus is to bus via Denton which takes 14h 32m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 21h 7m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Columbus, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Columbus via Denton, Kansas City Bus Station, and Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce in around 14h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Columbus via St. Louis and Warrensburg Amtrak Station in around 21h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas to Kansas City via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Warrensburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Clinton, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $40–150
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Dallas to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Columbus is 514 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Dallas to Columbus.
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