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

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Columbia is to bus which costs $150 - $310 and takes 22h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Columbia is to drive and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Columbia via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Columbia?

The distance between Gainesville and Columbia is 871 miles. The road distance is 1010.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gainesville to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 22h 20m and costs $150 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Gainesville to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Columbia bus from?

Gainesville to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to Columbia?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Gainesville to Columbia bus arrive?

Gainesville to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and Columbia?

Columbia is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 6:05 AM in Gainesville and 5:05 AM in Columbia.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Columbia is 1011 miles. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Gainesville to Columbia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to Columbia?

Book your Gainesville to Columbia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 50+ hotels available in Columbia.

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Columbia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane GNV - COU
7h 40m
$152–526
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane GNV - STL
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
10h 8m
$136–650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
22h 20m
$159–301
Drive 1,004.7 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to Columbiacar 1,004.7 mi
16h 52m
$184–265
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Columbia Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane JAX - COU
9h 16m
$162–636
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Columbia Regional Airport
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane SFB - COU
5h 20m
$160–534

Gainesville to Columbia by bus

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Distance: 865.9 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines flies from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Columbia via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 20m.

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How to get fromGainesville to Columbiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Columbia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

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Drive 1,004.7 mi

Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Columbia Regional Airport