There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
2h 45m$86–568Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 25m$37–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
7h 23m$88–192Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Kansas City234.3 mi
3h 58mDrive 234.3 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kansas Citycar 234.3 mi
3h 58m$43–62
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Missouri. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Metro Center via St. Louis and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Missouri is 262 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 25m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Missouri, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- 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.com
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri is 236 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Missouri.
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