Buses to Columbia
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Columbia, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia to Independence | United States | 180 km (112 mi) | about 3 h 29 min |
| Columbia to St. Louis | United States | 189 km (117 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Columbia to Kansas City | United States | 195 km (121 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Columbia to Kansas City | United States | 199 km (124 mi) | about 3 h 49 min |
| Columbia to Overland Park | United States | 202 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Columbia to Springfield | United States | 211 km (131 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Columbia to Olathe | United States | 215 km (134 mi) | about 4 h 7 min |
| Columbia to Springfield | United States | 250 km (155 mi) | about 4 h 44 min |
| Columbia to Topeka | United States | 289 km (180 mi) | about 5 h 26 min |
| Columbia to Peoria | United States | 304 km (189 mi) | about 5 h 42 min |
| Columbia to North Peoria | United States | 306 km (190 mi) | about 5 h 44 min |
| Columbia to Des Moines | United States | 314 km (195 mi) | about 5 h 53 min |
| Columbia to Toronto | Canada | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 21 h 48 min |
| Columbia to Chicago | United States | 511 km (317 mi) | about 9 h 25 min |
| Columbia to Houston | United States | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 19 h 15 min |
| Columbia to Philadelphia | United States | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 26 h 44 min |
| Columbia to San Antonio | United States | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 21 h 47 min |
| Columbia to Dallas | United States | 795 km (494 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
| Columbia to Jacksonville | United States | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 24 h 46 min |
| Columbia to Fort Worth | United States | 825 km (513 mi) | about 15 h 3 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.