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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SMF - COU
    7h 33m
    $182–668

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Columbiabus bus
    39h 48m
    $309–583

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US1200
    46h 17m
    $536–1,081

  4. Drive 1,840.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Columbiacar car 1,840.1 mi
    28h 11m
    $336–486

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 33m
    $236–696

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,599.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Columbia via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Columbia in around 39h 48m.

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