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Bus from St Louis to Columbia: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from St Louis to Columbia. Traveling by bus from St Louis to Columbia usually takes around 2 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 117 mi (189 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 25m |
| Cheapest price | €38.40 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from St Louis to Columbia?
Bus tickets for a trip from St Louis to Columbia cost €38.53 on average. Tickets cheaper than €38.53 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from St Louis to Columbia by travel date
Bus tickets from St Louis to Columbia are expected to cost between €38 and €43 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Columbia within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €38. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 12 days in advance to save up to €8.76.
What bus companies travel from St Louis to Columbia?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Louis to Columbia. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 6 | 2h 48m | €39.77 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from St Louis to Columbia every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 48 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Columbia usually start from €38.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from St Louis to Columbia
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 117 miles from St Louis to Columbia. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from St Louis to Columbia for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from St Louis to Columbia, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
St Louis
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St. Louis is one of several major cities in the state of Missouri and it is uniquely located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The city is usually recognized by its most distinctive feature, the Gateway Arch, thanks to which it is the only city in the United States that has a national park in the heart of its downtown district. The Arch is a must-see attraction and you can even take a tram to the top for some incredible views of the St. Louis skyline.
Some of the other truly unique attractions you can visit while you’re in town include the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis where you can check out an incredible collection of dolls, dollhouses and vignettes, and the City Museum where you can ride down a 10-story spiral slide (yup, you read that right.) For a great outdoor experience, stop by the gorgeous Missouri Botanical Garden, and then take a stroll through Citygarden where you will find various quirky statues and installations worthy of being featured in your Instagram feed.
Ale enthusiasts would be excited to know that St. Louis is one of the best craft beer cities in the U.S. as well as one of the cheapest drinking cities. That means your party budget could take you a long way. Unsurprisingly, the city is also among the best spring break destinations on a budget.
The main bus and train station in St. Louis, Gateway Station, is located right in the center of downtown, not far from the Gateway Arch, which makes coming in and out of the city a breeze.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in St Louis?
Main departure station: Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
Most buses depart from the main station in St Louis.
All bus stations in St Louis:
Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
Where does the bus arrive in Columbia?
Main arrival station: Midway Truck Plaza
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Columbia.
All bus stations in Columbia:
Midway Truck Plaza
Wabash Station - E Ash St and N 10th St
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