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

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There are 8 ways to get from Madison to Columbia by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MSN - COU
    5h 32m
    $127–527

  2. Drive 395.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Columbiacar car 395.1 mi
    7h 51m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    13h 24m
    $289–503

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    13h 46m
    $137–291

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    5h 44m
    $119–415

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MKE - COU
    7h 9m
    $139–538

  7. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    13h 50m
    $150–318

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus 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
    15h 2m
    $97–186

Madison to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Columbia via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 2m.

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