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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lansing to Columbia by plane, train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAN - COU
    5h 14m
    $149–537

  2. Drive 567.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Columbiacar car 567.7 mi
    9h 55m
    $104–150

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak 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
    14h 49m
    $318–563

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    16h 10m
    $150–310

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak 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
    15h 27m
    $179–378

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak 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
    16h 45m
    $149–248

Lansing to Columbia by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Columbia via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 45m.

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