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How to get fromEast Lansing to Columbiaby plane, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Columbia by plane, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAN - COU
    5h 19m
    $156–545

  2. Drive 571.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Columbiacar car 571.6 mi
    9h 59m
    $105–151

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    14h 20m
    $306–561

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    16h 4m
    $142–236

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    14h 46m
    $172–371

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    16h 45m
    $146–306

East Lansing to Columbia by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Columbia via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 4m.

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