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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane EWR - COU
    6h 48m
    $147–530

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    26h 30m
    $171–327

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station 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
    31h 4m
    $542–1,621

  4. Drive 1,048.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Columbiacar car 1,048.9 mi
    18h 16m
    $192–277

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LGA - COU
    7h 49m
    $181–692

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    8h 41m
    $396–853

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 40m
    $175–515

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    38h 9m
    $465–976

Newark to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration26h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 985.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 30m.

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