Bus St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$20

tomorrow

$25

Sunday

Monday

$25

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 5m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 AM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Greyhound US	2h 35m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Greyhound US	2h 25m	4:30 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	6:55 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$22	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 AM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 5m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:55:00 AM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Greyhound US	2h 35m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Greyhound US	3h 25m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	2h 25m	4:30 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	6:55 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 25m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 5m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:55:00 AM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Greyhound US	2h 35m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Greyhound US	2h 25m	4:30 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	6:55 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/8/2025 4:30:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	3h 25m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 AM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Greyhound US	3h 5m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:55:00 AM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Greyhound US	3h 0m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Greyhound US	2h 35m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$25	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/11/2025 11:55:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Greyhound US	2h 25m	4:30 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	6:55 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$26	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO is $20 on 12/5/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO

See here how frequent the connections between St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO in one click! Book your bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Latest Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	116.6 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave St. Louis, MO for Columbia, MO: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$20

Saturday 12/06

$25

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$25

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$25

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$25

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$25

Tuesday 12/23

$25

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

$26

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

How to save money travelling from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

These are the most booked bus companies between St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO from our users.

Greyhound US from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO:

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	2h 25m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO.

Gateway Station

S 15th St 430

Skinker Boulevard

Boulevard between Lindell Blvd. and Lagoon Drive

Lindbergh @ Hackberry NB Bus Stop

Bus Stop

N 10th St 198

University

Fellows Pl 1301-1349

Red Thread

Highway 40 W 6401

Service and Comfort on the bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO? Or which bus companies serve the route St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO bus

How much does a St. Louis, MO Columbia, MO bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 3h 5m to reach Columbia, MO. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $31. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Columbia, MO.

On average, how many connections are available from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO each day?

Every day, the St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO take?

The fastest bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO is offered by Greyhound US and takes 2h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbia, MO from St. Louis, MO starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO?

The latest bus trip departing from St. Louis, MO for Columbia, MO starts at 4:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the St. Louis, MO Columbia, MO route?

When traveling by bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO?

You can check all the direct connections between St. Louis, MO and Columbia, MO by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the St. Louis, MO Columbia, MO bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the St. Louis, MO Columbia, MO bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to St. Louis, MO and to Columbia, MO

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to St. Louis, MO and to Columbia, MO. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!