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How to get fromSpringfield to Maconby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Macon by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 120
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to La Plata Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    7h 42m
    $172–270

  2. Drive 223.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Maconcar car 223.2 mi
    3h 49m
    $41–59

  3. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SGF - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Maconshuttle bus
    6h 43m
    $144–489

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Moshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bowling Green, Mo to Columbiashuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Maconshuttle bus
    10h 23m
    $45–81

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 327.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Macon, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Macon. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City, walk to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, take the line 201 bus to On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, walk to Kansas City, take the train to La Plata Station, then take the taxi to Macon. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Macon in around 3h 49m.

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