What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Columbia is to bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 10h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Columbia is to fly and taxi and shuttle which takes 6h 14m and costs $180 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Columbia via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Nashville to Columbia?

The distance between Nashville and Columbia is 462 miles. The road distance is 433.3 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Columbia?

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Nashville to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Columbia bus from?

Nashville to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Nashville to Columbia?

The best way to get from Nashville to Columbia is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Nashville to Columbia bus arrive?

Nashville to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Columbia is 433 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Nashville to Columbia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nashville to Columbia?

Book your Nashville to Columbia bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 50+ hotels available in Columbia.

Nashville to Columbia - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Nashville to Columbia by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
10h 40m
$68–129
Bus via Carbondale
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
10h 55m
$66–135
Drive 430.8 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Columbiacar 430.8 mi
7h 16m
$79–114
Fly to Columbia Regional Airport
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane BNA - COU
6h 28m
$137–537
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BNA - STL
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
7h 27m
$106–745
Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, taxi, shuttle
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane BNA - UIN
2. Take the taxi from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Hannibaltaxi
3. Take a shuttle bus from Hannibal to Columbiashuttle
6h 14m
$181–493
Fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BNA - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
8h 16m
$450–1,142

Nashville to Columbia by bus

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Distance: 459.1 mi
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Nashville (BNA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours.

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