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

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $800 - $950.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Louis Bus Station station and arriving at Columbus. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Columbus, OH?

The distance between St. Louis and Columbus, OH is 434 miles. The road distance is 419 miles.

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

The best way to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 9h 7m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH, including transfers.

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

St. Louis to Columbus, OH bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from St. Louis to Columbus, OH?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $800 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the St. Louis to Columbus, OH bus arrive?

St. Louis to Columbus, OH bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Columbus, OH?

Columbus, OH is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 5:54 AM in St. Louis and 6:54 AM in Columbus, OH.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Columbus, OH?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Columbus, OH is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from St. Louis to Columbus, OH.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Louis to Columbus, OH?

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Where can I stay near Columbus, OH?

There are 573+ hotels available in Columbus, OH.

St. Louis to Columbus, OH - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane STL - CMH
4h 11m
$804–932
Drive 416.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Columbus, OHcar 416.6 mi
7h 1m
$76–110
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
9h 7m
$108–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
9h 45m
$100–140

St. Louis to Columbus, OH by bus and foot

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9h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 431.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus, OH via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, and Columbus in around 9h 7m.

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