4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
20 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 24 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
1059 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
It's difficult to get from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO without transferring at least 2 times.
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6:35 AM27h55Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX10:30 AMColumbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO$1131One-way3 transfers
FlixBus+ · · 5:15 PM39h05Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX8:20 AMColumbia, Wabash Bus Station, MO$1131One-way5 transfers- · · · 6:55 PM37h50Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX8:45 AMColumbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO$1131One-way4 transfers
- · · · 1:50 AM30h55Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX8:45 AMColumbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO$1131One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 11:10 AM23h20Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX10:30 AMColumbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO$1131One-way3 transfers
- · · 1:45 PM20h45Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX10:30 AMColumbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO$1141One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 11:10 AM23h20Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX10:30 AMColumbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO$1131One-way3 transfers
- · · +6:35 AM27h55Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX10:30 AMColumbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO$1131One-way3 transfers
- · · · 2:10 PM29h30Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX7:40 PMColumbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO$1231One-way3 transfers
- · · · 1:50 AM30h30Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX8:20 AMColumbia, Wabash Bus Station, MO$1161One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Houston, TX to Columbia, MO
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a flight costs an average of $376.
Distance: 658 miles (1059 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$173 Average price Cheapest | $854 Average price | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 25m Average total duration 23h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO:
A bus is $680 (€548) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO costing on average $854 (€688).
Other travel options to Columbia, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 55m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Houston, TX to Columbia, MO Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 39h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 37h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 36h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Live departures
Houston, TX to Columbia, MO bus times
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Columbia, MO buses for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus+ · | 1:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 21h15 | 10:30 AM Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus+ · | 1:40 PM North Houston (Tidwell Transit Center), TX | 20h50 | 10:30 AM Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO | 2 transfers | |
| · · | 1:45 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 20h45 | 10:30 AM Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO | 2 transfers | |
| · · · | 2:10 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 29h30 | 7:40 PM Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO | 3 transfers | |
| · · · | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 37h25 | 8:20 AM Columbia, Wabash Bus Station, MO | 4 transfers | |
| · · · | 6:55 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 37h50 | 8:45 AM Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO | 4 transfers | |
| FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 36h45 | 8:20 AM Columbia, Wabash Bus Station, MO | 5 transfers | |
| FlixBus+ · · | 7:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 37h10 | 8:45 AM Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO | 5 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 26 | |||||
| · · · | 1:50 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 30h55 | 8:45 AM Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO | 4 transfers | |
| · · · | 1:50 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 30h30 | 8:20 AM Columbia, Wabash Bus Station, MO | 4 transfers | |
| +FlixBus+ | 5:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 33h30 | 2:30 PM Columbia, Wabash Bus Station, MO | 2 transfers | |
| + · · | 6:35 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 27h55 | 10:30 AM Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza), MO | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO
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Buses from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO run on average 13 times per day, taking around 23h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $97 (€78) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 658 miles (1059 km) distance in 17h 50m.
Distance 658 miles (1059 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€78) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 17h 50m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Houston, TX to Columbia, MOYou can travel by bus between Houston, TX to Columbia, MO with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $97 (€78). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Columbia, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Houston, TX to Columbia, MO
Most Houston, TX to Columbia, MO buses use the Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) to Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza) station pair, with some services arriving at Columbia, Wabash Bus Station. Use this guide to compare Houston, TX and Columbia, MO bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Houston, TX station do buses to Columbia, MO leave from?
Getting to Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) from Houston city centre
Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) is 6 km from Houston city centre. Public transport options include:
Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) bus station facilities and services
Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station). ATMs are aTM available in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Getting to Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station) from Houston city centre
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station) is 1 km from Houston city centre. Public transport options include:
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station) bus station facilities and services
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants are available nearby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station): The station is accessible for disabled passengers.
Which Columbia, MO station do buses from Houston, TX arrive at?
Getting to Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza) from Columbia city centre
Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza) is 8 km from Columbia city centre. Public transport options include:
Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza) bus station facilities and services
Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast food options available within the plaza.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi available inside the truck plaza building. ATMs are aTM machines are available inside the truck plaza.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbia, Highway 40 W (Midway Truck Plaza): Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
Getting to Columbia, Wabash Bus Station from Columbia city centre
Columbia, Wabash Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Columbia, Wabash Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Columbia, Wabash Bus Station. ATMs are available at Columbia, Wabash Bus Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Columbia, Wabash Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Columbia, Wabash Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbia, Wabash Bus Station: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
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