There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lee's Summit Stationtrain
4h 55m$93–583Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
7h 56m$37–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Lee's Summit Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 24m$82–172Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Lee's Summit227.9 mi
3h 57mDrive 227.9 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summitcar 227.9 mi
3h 57m$42–61
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound via St Louis Bus Station, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb and On Grand At Pershing Farside Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Lee's Summit station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Lee's Summit Station via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Lee's Summit is 287 miles. The road distance is 229.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Lee's Summit, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Lee's Summit Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h.
- 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 Kansas City to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Lee's Summit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Lee's Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lee's Summit Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lee's Summit.
There are 223+ hotels available in Lee's Summit.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Lee's Summit. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.