There are 4 ways to get from KCMO to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
2h 1m$139–707Drive 256.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from KCMO to St. Louiscar 256.6 mi
4h 27m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 6m$150–261Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
6h 15m$61–106
Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from KCMO to St. Louis is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from KCMO to St. Louis is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from KCMO to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from On 83Rd At N Prospect Human Services Northbound and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from KCMO to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at St. Louis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between KCMO and St. Louis is 267 miles. The road distance is 258.1 miles.
The best way to get from KCMO to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from KCMO to St. Louis, including transfers.
KCMO to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
KCMO to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from KCMO to St. Louis is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 6h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between KCMO, MO, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to St. Louis twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
KCMO to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
KCMO to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between KCMO to St. Louis is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from KCMO to St. Louis.
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