There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to St. Louis by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
3h 6m$158–225Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
3h 35m$23–45Drive 124.4 mi
- Drive from Columbia to St. Louiscar 124.4 mi
2h 12m$23–33
Columbia to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to St. Louis is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to St. Louis is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbia and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Columbia and St. Louis is 153 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to St. Louis without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 6m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Columbia to St. Louis, including transfers.
Columbia to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
Columbia to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to St. Louis is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Columbia to St. Louis.
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What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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