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How to get fromSpringfield to Columbiaby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Columbiataxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $190–293

  2. Drive 184.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Columbiacar car 184.1 mi
    3h 30m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    5h 40m
    $37–71

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SPI - COU
    6h 30m
    $124–422

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    5h 48m
    $52–108

Springfield to Columbia by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day.

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