There are 6 ways to get from Waco 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 from Waco
best- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ACT - COU
4h 56m$154–470Bus via Irving
cheapest- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop 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
17h 35m$119–229Bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Dentonbus
- Take the bus from Denton to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Columbiabus
17h$127–217Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus
22h 38m$291–576Drive 675.4 mi
- Drive from Waco to Columbiacar 675.4 mi
11h 17m$124–179Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Waco to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane GRK - COU
5h 35m$132–452
Waco to Columbia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waco to Columbia is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Waco to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $150 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Waco and arriving at Columbia via Denton and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
The distance between Waco and Columbia is 596 miles. The road distance is 679.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waco to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 17h and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Waco to Columbia, including transfers.
Waco to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Waco station.
The best way to get from Waco to Columbia is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $150 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 17h.
Waco to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Columbia is 679 miles. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Waco to Columbia.
What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waco (ACT) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waco to Columbia via Denton and Kansas City Bus Station in around 17h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waco to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Waco to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- 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 Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- 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 Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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