There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbia Regional Airport
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane MEM - COU
6h 29m$151–616Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
10h 58m$62–131Drive 362.7 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Columbiacar 362.7 mi
6h 47m$67–96Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MEM - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
9h 18m$135–699
Memphis to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Columbia is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Columbia. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Columbia via Memphis Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Memphis and Columbia is 316 miles. The road distance is 364.9 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Memphis to Columbia, including transfers.
Memphis to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 58m.
Memphis to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Columbia is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Memphis to Columbia.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Columbia via Memphis Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Memphis to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Memphis to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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