There are 5 ways to get from Texas to Columbia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane DFW - COU
4h 19m$113–418Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
21h 40m$155–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
22h 47m$270–521Drive 794.7 mi
- Drive from Houston to Columbiacar 794.7 mi
14h 18m$145–210Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
21h 56m$140–277
Texas to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas to Columbia is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Texas to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Smith St @ Preston St and arriving at Columbia via Downtown Houston, Denton and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
The distance between Texas and Columbia is 528 miles. The road distance is 799.3 miles.
The best way to get from Texas to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Texas to Columbia, including transfers.
Texas to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Texas to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 21h 40m.
Texas to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Columbia is 799 miles. It takes approximately 14h 18m to drive from Texas to Columbia.
What companies run services between Texas, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smith St @ Preston St to Columbia via Pierce St @ Louisiana St, Downtown Houston, Denton, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 21h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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 St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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