There are 5 ways to get from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 56m$62–101Drive 271.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas Citycar 271.4 mi
4h 39m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
7h 36m$112–211Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from MidAmerica St. Louis-BLV to Kansas City271.4 mi
4h 39mTrain, fly
- Take the train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 stationtrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
5h 11m$727–1,031
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from SHILOH-SCOTT station and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) and Kansas City is 280 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.
The best way to get from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City, including transfers.
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV), USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Train from SHILOH-SCOTT station to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from MidAmerica St. Louis-BLV to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Kansas City.
There are 340+ hotels available in Kansas City.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) and Kansas City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








