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University of Missouri Columbia - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Lambert-Saint Louis International Airport, located in Saint Louis, MO, at a driving distance of 107 miles from the city center of Columbia, MO, which can be done in approximately 2 hours.

Getting around in Columbia, MO

The public transportation service in Columbia is provided by the Columbia Transit system, which offers para-transit and public bus service throughout the city, being owned and operated by the City of Columbia. It is easy to find your way around by any mean, including by foot, especially downtown Columbia, which is also known as "The District", a major shopping area as well as a major tourist attraction, also housing a wide array of well-appreciated restaurants and eateries, by locals and visitors, alike. You can choose to get around in Columbia by car, by bus, by bike, by foot or by taxi, but no matter how you choose to do so, you will not encounter any problems in getting to the desired destination, in or near Columbia. The streets are easy to find, and there are plenty of traffic signs, which makes it easy for `non-locals` to get around. But if you do get lost, don't hesitate to ask one of the locals passing by, because the people in Columbia are very sociable and it is unlikely that you will get a rude answer back.

How to get to University of Missouri Columbia campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From the Saint Louis area: Start by taking I-70 West to the Providence Road exit. Turn left onto Providence Road. Turn right onto Stadium Boulevard. Turn left onto Carrie Francke Drive. Follow Carrie Francke Drive to the left and turn left into Lot RP-14A directly south of University Hall.