What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Louis County to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Louis County to Kansas City is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Louis County to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from Saint Louis County to Kansas City is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Louis County and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Louis County to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Ballas Transit Center and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Louis County and Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Louis County station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from CLAYTON station and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Saint Louis County to Kansas City?

The distance between Saint Louis County and Kansas City is 265 miles. The road distance is 236 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Louis County to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Louis County to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Saint Louis County to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Saint Louis County to Kansas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Louis County to Kansas City bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saint Louis County to Kansas City train from?

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

Train or bus from Saint Louis County to Kansas City?

The best way to get from Saint Louis County to Kansas City is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Saint Louis County to Kansas City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Saint Louis County to Kansas City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saint Louis County to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Louis County to Kansas City is 236 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Saint Louis County to Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 340+ hotels available in Kansas City.

Saint Louis County to Kansas City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 56m
$39–74
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
7h 29m
$89–184
Drive 234.6 mi
1. Drive from Saint Louis County to Kansas Citycar 234.6 mi
3h 56m
$43–62
Line 98 bus, fly
1. Take the bus from New Ballas @ Ronyn Park Nb to North Hanley Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
4h 33m
$704–1,004

Saint Louis County to Kansas City by bus and train (Greyhound)

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Saint Louis County, 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 $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.

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