There are 3 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Columbia by car, bus, or train
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Drive, bus (Greyhound)
best- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeaucar
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
7h 25m$51–99Drive 232.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Columbiacar 232.4 mi
4h 49m$43–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
8h 41m$73–152
Poplar Bluff to Columbia by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Columbia is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Poplar Bluff and Columbia is 331 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar Bluff to Columbia without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 41m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Poplar Bluff to Columbia, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar Bluff to Columbia is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Poplar Bluff to Columbia.
There are 50+ hotels available in Columbia.
What companies run services between Poplar Bluff, MO, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Poplar Bluff to Columbia. However, you can drive to Cape Girardeau, take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, then take the bus to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poplar Bluff Station to Columbia via St. Louis and St Louis Bus Station in around 8h 41m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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