There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Columbia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Tucson (TUS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane TUS - COU
6h 49m$180–665Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
29h 21m$229–320Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
34h 19m$451–959Drive 1,303.8 mi
- Drive from Tucson to Columbiacar 1,303.8 mi
23h 39m$238–344Bus
- Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
37h 35m$269–515Train, bus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
2d 1h$637–1,315
Tucson to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Columbia is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $220 - $320 and takes 29h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tucson to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Broadway/Country Club and arriving at Columbia via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.
The distance between Tucson and Columbia is 1177 miles. The road distance is 1311.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tucson to Columbia without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 29h 21m and costs $220 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Tucson to Columbia, including transfers.
Tucson to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson station.
The best way to get from Tucson to Columbia is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $220 - $320 and takes 29h 21m.
Tucson to Columbia bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Columbia is 2h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 10:55 AM in Tucson and 12:55 PM in Columbia.
What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Columbia via Downtown Ronstadt Center, 6th Av/District, 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson, El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 29h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tucson to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Tucson to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tucson to Columbia Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Tucson to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 4207 S 6th Ave - Tucson to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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 Kansas City Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- 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 St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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