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

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

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ONT - COU
    7h 16m
    $188–676

  2. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SNA - COU
    10h 41m
    $184–673

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    37h 55m
    $572–1,176

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    46h 18m
    $302–600

  5. Drive 1,634.8 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Columbiacar car 1,634.8 mi
    28h 21m
    $299–431

  6. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PSP - COU
    10h 41m
    $208–671

Riverside to Columbia by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$572Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,478.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Columbia via University + Market, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, and St Louis Bus Station in around 46h 18m.

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