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TomorrowApr 27
from $117
SunApr 28
from $61
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $118
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: Columbus Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $118
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: St Louis
    Departure location: Gateway Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Columbus
    Destination location: 100 E Rich St
    Operated by
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $117
Bus St Louis to Columbus: Trip Overview

Bus St Louis to Columbus: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70
Average bus trip duration10h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure12:30 AM
Distance390 miles (629 km)
Latest bus departure11:50 PM

St Louis to Columbus Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:30AM - 11:50PM
Minimum Price$73
Average Ticket Price$70
Minimum Trip Duration9h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration10h
Distance390 miles (629 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip St Louis - Columbus

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Columbus without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from St Louis to Columbus takes around 10h, but you can get there in as little as 9h 20m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 396 miles (638 km) that separate the two cities.

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

About 4 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses operating from St Louis to Columbus may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from St Louis to Columbus a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 12:30 AM and 11:50 PM.

Buses going from St Louis to Columbus start their journey at Gateway Station and reach their destination at Columbus Bus Station.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. $69 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Columbus from St Louis.

You can expect to pay around $70 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $69 and $216, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from St Louis to Columbus. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from St Louis to Columbus that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from St Louis to Columbus while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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