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Trip Overview

The average bus between St. Louis and Kentucky Derby takes 29h 21m and the fastest bus takes 24h 8m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from St. Louis to Kentucky Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 21m
Duration
294 mi
Distance
$158
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

St. Louis to Kentucky Derby bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between St. Louis and Kentucky Derby. The service departs St. Louis at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Kentucky Derby at 06:33:20. All services require a transfer at Evansville, IN and take an average of 29h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAMiller TransportationTransit Authority of River CityTransit Authority of River City39h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAMiller TransportationTransit Authority of River CityTransit Authority of River City24h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAMiller TransportationTransit Authority of River CityTransit Authority of River City24h 8m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Louis to Kentucky Derby? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from St. Louis to Kentucky Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 294.4 mi
  • Duration: 29h 21m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 8h 11m.

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