There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane STL - CMH
4h 11m$804–932Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
11h$65–110Drive 416.6 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Columbus, OHcar 416.6 mi
7h 1m$76–110
St. Louis to Columbus, OH by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $800 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Louis Bus Station station and arriving at Columbus. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between St. Louis and Columbus, OH is 434 miles. The road distance is 419 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from St. Louis to Columbus, OH, including transfers.
St. Louis to Columbus, OH bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
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, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h.
St. Louis to Columbus, OH bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Columbus, OH is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 2:30 PM in St. Louis and 3:30 PM in Columbus, OH.
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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 10h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
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.
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