What is the cheapest way to get from Starkville to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Starkville to Columbia is to drive and bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 12h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Starkville to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Starkville to Columbia is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $190 - $600.

How far is it from Starkville to Columbia?

The distance between Starkville and Columbia is 455 miles. The road distance is 534.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Starkville to Columbia?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Starkville to Columbia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Starkville to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Starkville to Columbia is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Starkville to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 58+ hotels available in Columbia.

Starkville to Columbia - 5 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Starkville to Columbia by plane, car, or bus

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Fly Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane GTR - COU
7h 20m
$192–577
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Starkville to Tupelocar
2. Take the bus from Tupelo to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
12h 47m
$88–176
Drive 531.7 mi
1. Drive from Starkville to Columbiacar 531.7 mi
9h 49m
$97–141
Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Columbia Regional Airport
1. Drive from Starkville to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)car
2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane JAN - COU
7h 32m
$157–526
Fly Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane GTR - STL
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
10h 51m
$176–710

Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

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6h 42mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 452.8 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Starkville, MS, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?

American Airlines flies from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) once daily.

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How to get fromStarkville to Columbiaby plane, car, or bus

There are 5 ways to get from Starkville to Columbia by plane, car, or bus

Fly Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport

Drive, bus

Drive 531.7 mi

Drive to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to Columbia Regional Airport

Fly Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus