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How to get fromLouisville to Columbiaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Columbia by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell gas station - Cave Citybus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the taxi from Shell gas station - Cave City to Columbiataxi taxi
    4h 6m
    $172–293

  2. Drive 102.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Columbiacar car 102.4 mi
    2h 2m
    $19–27

  3. Bus, taxi via Market @ S 6th

    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell gas station - Cave Citybus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the taxi from Shell gas station - Cave City to Columbiataxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $172–293

  4. Bus, taxi via W Jefferson @ S 6th

    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell gas station - Cave Citybus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the taxi from Shell gas station - Cave City to Columbiataxi taxi
    4h 9m
    $172–293

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to exit 86 Pilot - Glendalebus bus Indianapolis
    2. Drive from exit 86 Pilot - Glendale to Columbiacar car
    3h 41m
    $47–149

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 132.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Columbia, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Columbia. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Preston @ Park Brook, walk to La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, take the bus to Shell gas station - Cave City, then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can drive from Louisville to Columbia in around 2h 2m.

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