What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Columbia is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Columbia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City Bus Station station and arriving at Columbia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Columbia?

The distance between Kansas City and Columbia is 126 miles. The road distance is 125.9 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $18 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Columbia?

The bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Columbia bus from?

Kansas City to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where does the Kansas City to Columbia bus arrive?

Kansas City to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbia station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Columbia is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kansas City to Columbia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Columbia?

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

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 50+ hotels available in Columbia.

Kansas City to Columbia - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
2h 20m
$18–40
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi
3h 41m
$168–252
Drive 125.1 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Columbiacar 125.1 mi
2h 4m
$23–33

Kansas City to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

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2h 20mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.5 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia twice daily. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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