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How to get fromJackson to Columbiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jackson to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane JAN - COU
    5h
    $174–541

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jackson to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    14h 5m
    $96–181

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    16h 33m
    $168–365

  4. Drive 569.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Columbiacar car 569.9 mi
    10h 10m
    $104–151

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JAN - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    8h 16m
    $158–639

Jackson to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines flies from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 5m.

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