There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
4h$60–90Drive 247.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to St. Louis (Region)car 247.5 mi
4h 12m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
5h 40m$90–190Fly
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
3h 34m$88–603
Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $85 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City Bus Station station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
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.
The distance between Kansas City and St. Louis (Region) is 249 miles. The road distance is 249 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $60 - $90.
The bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station takes 4h including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) is to bus which takes 4h and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $650 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and St. Louis (Region), MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 4h. Jefferson Lines also services this route 4 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
- $85–600
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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to St. Louis (Region) is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Kansas City to St. Louis (Region).
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