What is the cheapest way to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between East Saint Louis and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from East Saint Louis station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between East Saint Louis and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from East Saint Louis station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from 5TH & MISSOURI station and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from East Saint Louis to Kansas City?

The distance between East Saint Louis and Kansas City is 252 miles. The road distance is 251.3 miles.

How do I travel from East Saint Louis to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Saint Louis to Kansas City bus from?

East Saint Louis to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Saint Louis to Kansas City train from?

East Saint Louis to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from East Saint Louis to Kansas City?

The best way to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $600 and takes 4h 27m.

Where does the East Saint Louis to Kansas City bus arrive?

East Saint Louis to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Where does the East Saint Louis to Kansas City train arrive?

East Saint Louis to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from East Saint Louis to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between East Saint Louis to Kansas City is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from East Saint Louis to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 362+ hotels available in Kansas City.

East Saint Louis to Kansas City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Saint Louis to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 10m
$38–78
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 50m
$88–192
Drive 249.8 mi
1. Drive from East Saint Louis to Kansas Citycar 249.8 mi
4h 16m
$46–66
Fly
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
4h 27m
$88–602

East Saint Louis to Kansas City by train and bus (Greyhound)

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 250.3 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between East Saint Louis, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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