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Bus Columbus to St Louis: Trip Overview

Bus Columbus to St Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$69
Average bus trip duration10h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure5:45 AM
Distance395 miles (637 km)
Latest bus departure10:45 PM

Columbus to St Louis Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:45AM - 10:45PM
Minimum Price$61
Average Ticket Price$69
Minimum Trip Duration8h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration10h55m
Distance395 miles (637 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbus - St Louis

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to St Louis without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Columbus to St Louis takes about 10h 55m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 8h 45m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 396 miles (638 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Columbus and St Louis is 396 miles (638 km).

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. The number of buses from Columbus to St Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Columbus to St Louis by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 5:45 AM and 10:45 PM.

Buses traveling from Columbus to St Louis leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Gateway Station.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, take the bus. With prices starting at $64, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $69 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $64 to $139, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in St Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Forest Park, Gateway Arch, Missouri Botanical Garden, Municipal Theatre Association and Saint Louis Science Center.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Columbus to St Louis. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Columbus to St Louis but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Columbus to St Louis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Columbus to St Louis will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Columbus to St Louis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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