There are 4 ways to get from Saint Charles to Olathe by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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, taxi
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
- Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Olathetaxi
3h 40m$827–1,160Drive 245.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Charles to Olathecar 245.3 mi
4h 16m$45–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
7h 9m$120–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 2m$222–334
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Olathe is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Olathe is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $800 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Olathe 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 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Charles station to Olathe. However, there are services departing from NORTH HANLEY station and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Olathe is 298 miles. The road distance is 246.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Olathe without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Saint Charles to Olathe, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Olathe is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $340 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Olathe, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 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 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
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
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Charles to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Saint Charles to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Charles to Olathe is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Saint Charles to Olathe.
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