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

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Columbia by car, plane, train, taxi, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAN - COU
    6h 12m
    $136–531

  2. Drive 529 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Columbiacar car 529 mi
    9h 17m
    $97–140

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers 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
    13h 28m
    $295–535

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    13h 54m
    $170–325

  5. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane GRR - COU
    6h 54m
    $129–519

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    7h 56m
    $152–485

  7. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane AZO - COU
    8h 27m
    $117–431

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MKG - COU
    5h 49m
    $182–462

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers 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
    13h 54m
    $161–350

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers 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
    15h 12m
    $130–215

Grand Rapids to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Columbia via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 12m.

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