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How to get fromIndependence to Columbiaby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Independence to Columbia by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    3h 22m
    $167–247

  2. Line 24 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to East Village - Bay Abus bus 24
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    4h 11m
    $19–40

  3. Drive 117.8 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Columbiacar car 117.8 mi
    1h 57m
    $22–32

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    4h 45m
    $37–76

Independence to Columbia by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Columbia via East Village - Bay A and Kansas City Bus Station in around 4h 11m.

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