There are 6 ways to get from Fargo to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus
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 Hector International Airport (FAR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane FAR - COU
5h 2m$202–829Drive 722.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Columbiacar 722.5 mi
11h 15m$132–191Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
16h 30m$176–266Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi
22h 36m$450–852Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
23h 2m$321–667Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
24h 30m$181–305
Fargo to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Columbia is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Columbia via Sioux Falls and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
The distance between Fargo and Columbia is 627 miles. The road distance is 726.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $170 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Fargo to Columbia, including transfers.
Fargo to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 16h 30m.
Fargo to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Columbia is 727 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Fargo to Columbia.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Columbia via Sioux Falls, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 16h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Sioux Falls to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
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 Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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