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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop | Cheapest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | The Woodlands - Windvale Center | Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Columbia Wabash Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Houston Bus Station | Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Columbia
The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and Columbia?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, US to Columbia, MO by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Columbia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Columbia start from $131. The average price for this route is around $226. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Columbia?
The average bus trip duration from Houston to Columbia is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 658 miles (1061 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Columbia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Columbia?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Columbia at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Columbia?
A bus trip from Houston to Columbia generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Columbia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87522 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Columbia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Valley Transit has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Columbia, MO was searched and found on Feb 12, 2026 with a price of $137To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Columbia, MO, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $137 to $240 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Columbia, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $220 which is on 2026-02-16.
