There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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 Phoenix (PHX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane PHX - COU
6h$150–545Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
29h 20m$243–335Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
31h 59m$443–930Drive 1,317.1 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Columbiacar 1,317.1 mi
23h 17m$241–348Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane PHX - STL
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
8h 38m$194–338Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
34h 25m$252–482
Phoenix to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Columbia is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $340 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to Columbia. However, there are services departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and arriving at Columbia via El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.
The distance between Phoenix and Columbia is 1184 miles. The road distance is 1324.7 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Columbia without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 29h 20m and costs $240 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Phoenix to Columbia, including transfers.
Phoenix to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $240 - $340 and takes 29h 20m.
Phoenix to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Columbia is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 5:20 PM in Phoenix and 7:20 PM in Columbia.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Columbia via El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 29h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Phoenix to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Phoenix to Columbia Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Phoenix to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Phoenix to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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