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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Columbia to St Louis. Traveling by bus from Columbia to St Louis usually takes around 2 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 117 mi (189 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $24.99 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Columbia to St Louis?
Bus tickets for a trip from Columbia to St Louis cost $25.69 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Columbia to St Louis is expected to be between $27 and $29. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is May 1, 2024, when tickets are available for May 1, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $28.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 28 days in advance to save $25.63 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
What bus companies travel from Columbia to St Louis?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Columbia to St Louis. 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 | 3 | 2h 39m | $28.55 |
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 3 bus trips from Columbia to St Louis every day, with the average journey taking around 2 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to St Louis usually start from $25.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 117 miles from Columbia to St Louis. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 15 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to St Louis, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Columbia to St Louis, 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 Columbia?
Main departure station: Midway Truck Plaza
Columbia has two bus stations with service to St Louis.
All bus stations in Columbia:
Midway Truck Plaza
Wabash Station - E Ash St and N 10th St
Where does the bus arrive in St Louis?
Main arrival station: Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
All buses from Columbia arrive at one main station in St Louis.
All bus stations in St Louis:
Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
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