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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Gateway Station | Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Columbia Wabash Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Gateway Station | Columbia Wabash Station | No tags |
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Get from St. Louis to Columbia
The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Columbia?
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According to 13 reviews, Greyhound received a 4.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £22
Greyhound St. Louis Columbia recent customer reviews
I was put in an old, smelly taxi cab with 2 other passengers for my almost 3 hour trip with no explanation as to why we were not on the bus.
Mary Jo W.
Great time thanks
Timothy H.
It was OK.
Althea T.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from St. Louis to Columbia, MO
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Columbia?
The cheapest coach tickets from St. Louis to Columbia start from £22. The average price for this route is around £28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Columbia?
The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Columbia is 3h, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Columbia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Columbia?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Columbia at 07:40. And the latest bus departs at 16:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Columbia?
A bus journey from St. Louis to Columbia produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Columbia, MO was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from St. Louis to Columbia, MO as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £16 to £53 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Columbia, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-02.
