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How to get fromSt. Louis to Columbusby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    $137–200

  2. Drive 259.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Columbuscar car 259.6 mi
    4h 50m
    $48–69

  3. Fly to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane STL - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $222–802

  4. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane STL - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Columbuscar car
    6h 38m
    $616–974

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

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 287.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

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

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