Getting to Columbia

Airports

• Most students choose to fly into either the Kansas City or the Saint Louis airports.
• The Columbia Regional Airport is a short 15-minute drive south of the campus. Flights to Columbia Regional Airport from both St. Louis and Kansas City can cost $100 to $300 one-way.

Getting from the Airport to MU

The International Center can NOT pick you up from the airport. Here are some options of how to get from the airport to MU:

• Airport Shuttle: You may use an airport shuttle (van service) to get to Columbia from Saint Louis or Kansas City. One shuttle service is MO-X. Here are the directions to locate the MO-X shuttle service at the airport. A one-way trip to Columbia on an airport shuttle will cost approximately $35-$45.
• Taxi Service: You may take a taxi from the Columbia Regional Airport to Columbia. A one-way trip to Columbia from the Columbia airport will cost approximately $20.
• Rental Car: If you would like to rent a car, you may be able to make arrangements in advance through the Internet. Remember to ask the rental companies in advance about what documents you will be required to show in order to rent and drive the car.
• Ride with a current student: Sometimes the international student organizations help to coordinate rides to Columbia for new students. Please contact the organizations directly for more information.