There are 3 ways to get from Columbus to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane CMH - STL
3h 55m$805–906Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 5m$60–120Drive 416.3 mi
- Drive from Columbus to St. Louiscar 416.3 mi
7h$76–110
Columbus to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to St. Louis is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $800 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Columbus and St. Louis is 438 miles. The road distance is 418.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Columbus to St. Louis, including transfers.
Columbus to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $800 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 5m.
Columbus to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 9:51 AM in Columbus and 8:51 AM in St. Louis.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to St. Louis is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Columbus to St. Louis.
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