Bus Detroit to Columbia, MO: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Detroit to Columbia, MO

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

today

$87

tomorrow

$88

Monday

$92

Tuesday

Wednesday

$99

Thursday

$84

Friday

$82

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 5m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:55:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:40 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:15:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	19h 35m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/25/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Greyhound US	34h 5m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	8:20 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	25h 0m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	8:20 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/26/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Greyhound US	19h 35m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	20h 5m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:55:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:40 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:15:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 20m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	19h 35m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	20h 5m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:55:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:40 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:15:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Columbia, MO via Chicago, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  19h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  10:40 AM
  
  Columbia, MO
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 45m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	20h 5m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:55:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	21h 25m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:40 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:15:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	19h 35m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Detroit to Columbia, MO via Chicago, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  19h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Detroit
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  10:40 AM
  
  Columbia, MO
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $51
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 25m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:40 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	20h 5m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	3:00 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:55:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	19h 35m	7:55 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	2:30 PM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:55:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 25m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	7:40 PM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:15:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	8:20 AM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	8:20 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/31/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Greyhound US	19h 20m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	10:40 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:20:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	4:20 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	11:05 AM	Columbia, MO	Red Thread	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:20:00 PM to Red Thread, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	34h 5m	11:15 PM	Detroit	Central Bus Station	8:20 AM	Columbia, MO	Bus Stop	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Detroit (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, Columbia, MO (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Detroit and Columbia, MO

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Detroit to Columbia, MO. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Detroit and Columbia, MO.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 buses from Detroit to Columbia, MO, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Detroit and Columbia, MO, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/4/2026 costs just $72, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Detroit to Columbia, MO

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from Detroit to Columbia, MO in one click! Book your bus ticket from Detroit to Columbia, MO starting from $72!

Cheapest Bus	$72
Fastest Bus	18h 20m
Earliest Bus	7:55 PM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	539.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Detroit to Columbia, MO

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Detroit for Columbia, MO: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$86

Sunday 07/26

$88

Monday 07/27

$92

Tuesday 07/28

$91

Wednesday 07/29

$99

Thursday 07/30

$80

Friday 07/31

$82

Saturday 08/01

$82

Sunday 08/02

$86

Monday 08/03

$85

Tuesday 08/04

$72

Wednesday 08/05

$76

Thursday 08/06

$78

Friday 08/07

$85

Saturday 08/08

$81

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$76

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Detroit to Columbia, MO

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

With a price starting from $76, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Detroit to Columbia, MO. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Detroit to Columbia, MO, with $82. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $83.

How to save money travelling from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Columbia, MO are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Detroit and Columbia, MO

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

Central Bus Station

Howard St 1001

Amtrak

W Baltimore Ave 78

VA Medical Center Blue Deck

East Canfield Street (between John R. and Brush St.) 225

Park Avenue

Rosa Parks TC

Cass Ave 1310

Bus Stop

N 10th St 198

Red Thread

Highway 40 W 6401

University

Fellows Pl 1301-1349

Service and Comfort on the bus from Detroit to Columbia, MO

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

FAQs about the Detroit to Columbia, MO bus

How much does a Detroit Columbia, MO bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $72 and takes 20h 25m to reach Columbia, MO. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Detroit to Columbia, MO?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $72 and $116. 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 Detroit to Columbia, MO each day?

Every day, the Detroit 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 Detroit to Columbia, MO take?

The fastest bus from Detroit to Columbia, MO is offered by Greyhound US and takes 18h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $89. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Detroit to Columbia, MO?

The earliest bus arriving in Columbia, MO from Detroit starts at 7:55 PM. 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 Detroit to Columbia, MO?

The latest bus trip departing from Detroit for Columbia, MO starts at 11:15 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 Detroit Columbia, MO route?

When traveling by bus from Detroit 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 Detroit and Columbia, MO?

You can check all the direct connections between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Columbia, MO on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Detroit to Columbia, MO

Economy

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

More bus routes to Detroit and to Columbia, MO

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