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There are 7 ways to get from Providence to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PVD - COU
    7h 55m
    $152–542

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    31h 50m
    $206–441

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston 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
    33h 16m
    $568–1,676

  4. Drive 1,234.7 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Columbiacar car 1,234.7 mi
    21h 56m
    $226–326

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane BOS - COU
    8h 8m
    $177–1,130

  6. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PVD - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    10h 35m
    $156–705

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    33h 42m
    $434–1,491

Providence to Columbia by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration31h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,133.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Columbia via Port Authority Bus Terminal and St Louis Bus Station in around 31h 50m.

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