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

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There are 9 ways to get from Long Beach to Columbia by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAX - COU
    8h 39m
    $174–621

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    10h 26m
    $158–354

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    41h 20m
    $571–1,242

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    46h 53m
    $303–598

  5. Drive 1,688.2 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Columbiacar car 1,688.2 mi
    29h
    $309–445

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BUR - COU
    9h 59m
    $178–627

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SNA - COU
    10h 56m
    $187–672

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LGB - COU
    7h 29m
    $181–616

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    10h 26m
    $233–646

Long Beach to Columbia by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to Columbia via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 53m.

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