There are 4 ways to get from Saint Charles to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
6h 41m$60–88Drive 227.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Charles to Kansas Citycar 227.6 mi
3h 52m$41–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
7h 35m$167–259Line 34 bus, fly
- Take the bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
4h 34m$717–1,020
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Kansas City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Kansas City is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via North Hanley Transit Center and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Charles station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from NORTH HANLEY station and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Kansas City is 278 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Saint Charles to Kansas City, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Kansas City is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, 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 $45–70 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro St Louis
Bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Metro St Louis
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Charles to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Kansas City is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Saint Charles to Kansas City.
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