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

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

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SDF - COU
    5h 50m
    $132–528

  2. Drive 382.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Columbiacar car 382.2 mi
    6h 28m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    10h 40m
    $83–141

  4. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LEX - COU
    5h 53m
    $163–684

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane CVG - COU
    8h 10m
    $152–610

Louisville to Columbia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Columbia via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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