What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to St. Louis is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to St. Louis is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Columbus and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct train from Columbus station to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Warrensburg Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Louis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Columbus to St. Louis?

The distance between Columbus and St. Louis is 230 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $100 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to St. Louis?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Columbus to St. Louis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to St. Louis bus from?

Columbus to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce station.

Where do I catch the Columbus to St. Louis train from?

Columbus to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Warrensburg Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Columbus to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Columbus to St. Louis is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Columbus to St. Louis bus arrive?

Columbus to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Columbus to St. Louis train arrive?

Columbus to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from Columbus to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to St. Louis is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Columbus to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 525+ hotels available in St. Louis.

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, bus, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 38m
$107–190
Drive 219.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbus to St. Louiscar 219.1 mi
3h 49m
$40–58
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
6h 2m
$77–125
Taxi, bus, fly
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercetaxi
2. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
5h 48m
$138–670

Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to St. Louis twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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