There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Columbia by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Bus via Kansas City
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
6h 55m$66–105Drive 166.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Columbiacar 166.3 mi
2h 54m$31–44Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
8h 5m$55–110
Springfield to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Columbia is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Columbia via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Springfield and Columbia is 294 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Columbia without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 6h 55m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Springfield to Columbia, including transfers.
Springfield to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Columbia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Columbia is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Springfield to Columbia.
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What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield to Columbia via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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