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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Columbiaby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Columbia by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SRQ - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 43m
    $194–954

  2. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Midamerica St. Louis Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV)plane plane PIE - BLV
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    9h 42m
    $132–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    27h 28m
    $173–322

  4. Drive 1,152.7 mi

    1. Drive from St. Petersburg to Columbiacar car 1,152.7 mi
    19h 13m
    $211–304

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

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane TPA - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    10h 32m
    $449–2,048

  6. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane PIE - COU
    5h 14m
    $140–510

  7. Fly Tampa to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane TPA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    11h 22m
    $233–745

St. Petersburg to Columbia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,096.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Columbia via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 28m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) once a week.

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