What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $85 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and St. Louis?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City Bus Station station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and St. Louis?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at St. Louis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Kansas City to St. Louis?

The distance between Kansas City and St. Louis is 249 miles. The road distance is 249 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to St. Louis?

The bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station takes 4h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to St. Louis bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kansas City to St. Louis train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kansas City to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Kansas City to St. Louis bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kansas City to St. Louis train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kansas City to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to St. Louis is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Kansas City to St. Louis.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansas City to St. Louis?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to St. Louis?

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Where can I stay near St. Louis?

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
4h
$40–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
5h 40m
$90–190
Drive 247.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to St. Louiscar 247.5 mi
4h 12m
$46–66
Fly
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
3h 34m
$88–603

Kansas City to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to St. Louis twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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