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

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Columbus is to bus which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $800 - $950.

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

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

How far is it from St. Louis to Columbus?

The distance between St. Louis and Columbus is 439 miles. The road distance is 418.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from St. Louis to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $60 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from St. Louis to Columbus, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from St. Louis to Columbus?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Columbus is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $800 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the St. Louis to Columbus bus arrive?

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

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

Columbus is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 10:42 AM in St. Louis and 11:42 AM in Columbus.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Columbus?

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

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

Book your St. Louis to Columbus bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 520+ hotels available in Columbus.

St. Louis to Columbus - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Columbus 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
3h 56m
$804–906
Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
9h 40m
$60–130
Drive 416.2 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Columbuscar 416.2 mi
7h
$76–110

St. Louis to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

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9h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 436.1 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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