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How to get fromColumbus to St. Louisby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to St. Louis by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    4h 44m
    $137–191

  2. Drive 259.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to St. Louiscar car 259.7 mi
    4h 50m
    $48–69

  3. Taxi to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IND - STL
    4h 59m
    $221–749

  4. Drive to Covington, fly

    1. Drive from Columbus to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CVG - STL
    5h 53m
    $618–974

Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Columbus to St. Louis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Columbus, IN, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to St. Louis. However, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis Union Station then take the bus to St Louis Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Columbus to St. Louis in around 4h 50m.

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