How far is Columbia from Houston?

The distance between the two cities is 658 miles (1060 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbia to Houston?

Most of the buses traveling from Columbia to Houston leave from Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop and arrive at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Downtown Aquarium, San Jacinto Monument & Museum Of History, Houston Zoo, Art Car Museum and Galveston.

Bus Columbia to Houston from $136 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbia to Houston on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	22h 50m	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35pm	Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop	1d 1h	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Columbia Wabash Station	1d 3h	6:00pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Columbia Wabash Station	1d 2h	10:30pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:20 AM CST.

Get from Columbia to Houston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

628 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

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Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbia and Houston?

Stops in Columbia

A - Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, MO to Houston, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/15

$236

11/16

$179

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$151

11/18

$136

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The cheapest trip from Columbia, MO to Houston, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $136

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbia, MO to Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $136 to $276 for a bus ticket from Columbia, MO to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $136 which is on 2025-11-18.