There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis 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
1h 43m$725–973Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
6h 5m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 8m$85–190Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to St. Louis266.5 mi
4h 36mDrive 266.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louiscar 266.5 mi
4h 36m$49–71
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $700 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis 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 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at St. Louis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and St. Louis is 252 miles. The road distance is 268.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $700 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 5m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), 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, 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 St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to St. Louis.
There are 482+ hotels available in St. Louis.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and St. Louis. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.