There are 3 ways to get from North Platte to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from North Platte, NE to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
14h 25m$164–229Drive 541.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Platte to Columbiacar 541.1 mi
8h 45m$99–143Fly
- Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane LBF - COU
8h 40m$168–533
North Platte to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Platte to Columbia is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from North Platte to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from North Platte to Columbia. However, there are services departing from North Platte, NE and arriving at Columbia via Omaha and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between North Platte and Columbia is 629 miles. The road distance is 544.2 miles.
The best way to get from North Platte to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 14h 25m to get from North Platte to Columbia, including transfers.
North Platte to Columbia bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from North Platte, NE station.
The best way to get from North Platte to Columbia is to bus which takes 14h 25m and costs $160 - $230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $550 and takes 8h 40m.
North Platte to Columbia bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Platte to Columbia is 544 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from North Platte to Columbia.
What companies run services between North Platte, NE, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from North Platte, NE to Columbia via Omaha, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 14h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from North Platte, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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