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

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane MSP - COU
    5h 51m
    $132–508

  2. Drive 469.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Columbiacar car 469.1 mi
    8h 40m
    $86–124

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    12h 25m
    $121–182

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    16h 52m
    $366–674

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    7h 35m
    $406–996

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane RST - COU
    10h 9m
    $145–515

  7. Bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    14h 12m
    $120–192

Saint Paul to Columbia by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Columbia via Kansas City Bus Station in around 12h 25m.

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