Bus Tickets from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO

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Bus Houston to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$127
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance1061 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Houston to Columbia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston - Columbia

  1. How long is the trip from Houston to Columbia by bus?

    The typical travel time from Houston to Columbia by bus is around 1d 4h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Columbia in about 20h 45m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Houston to Columbia?

    The distance covered from Houston to Columbia is 1060 km (658 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Columbia?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston, and end it at Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop, in Columbia.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Houston to Columbia?

    The least expensive way to go from Houston to Columbia would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$111, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does the bus ticket cost from Houston to Columbia?

    The bus fare from Houston to Columbia is approximately US$127.

  6. Is there an overnight bus from Houston to Columbia?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Houston until 11:45pm and reaching Columbia on the following day.

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

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US$110
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US$121
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05-21
US$144
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston to Columbia was searched and found on May 16, 2025 with a price of US$110

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

You can expect to pay from US$110 to US$190 for a bus ticket from Houston to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$144 which is on 2025-05-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Houston to Columbia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Houston to Columbia.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Houston to Columbia.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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