There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
2h 7m$725–973Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
6h 31m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 32m$88–193Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Gateway Arch267.9 mi
4h 39mDrive 267.9 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Archcar 267.9 mi
4h 39m$49–71
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $700 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch station. However, there are services departing from Kci Airport New Terminal and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at LACLEDE'S LANDING station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Gateway Arch is 253 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $700 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 31m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Gateway Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Gateway Arch.
There are 459+ hotels available in Gateway Arch.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Gateway Arch. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.