Bus from New York City to Columbia, MO: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for New York City to Columbia on December 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Chinatown
Columbia Wabash StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Chinatown
Columbia Wabash StationNo tags
GreyhoundBus
New York Port Authority
Columbia Wabash StationNo tags
GreyhoundBus
New York Port Authority
Midway Truck Plaza Bus StopNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Columbia Wabash StationNo tags

Get from New York City to Columbia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
1582 kmDistance
40kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Columbia, MO by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Columbia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Columbia start from $159. The average price for this route is around $263. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Columbia?

    The average bus travel time from New York City to Columbia is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1582 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Columbia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 25 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Columbia?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Columbia at 5:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Columbia?

    A bus trip from New York City to Columbia generates an estimated 40 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City to Columbia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Columbia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Columbia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Columbia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12-27
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12-28
$251
Today
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12-30
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12-31
$225
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Columbia, MO was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $225

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Columbia, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $225 to $283 for a bus ticket from New York City to Columbia, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $225 which is on 2025-12-31.

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