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

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PHL - COU
    6h 34m
    $183–718

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    24h 50m
    $157–303

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak 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
    30h 21m
    $513–1,556

  4. Drive 998.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Columbiacar car 998.4 mi
    17h 5m
    $183–264

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    8h 24m
    $177–851

  6. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ABE - COU
    9h 9m
    $175–551

Philadelphia to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration24h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 930.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 50m.

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