There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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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
1h 49m$196–708Drive 252 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathecar 252 mi
4h 22m$46–67Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 52m$102–159Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
7h 37m$142–268Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Olathe252 mi
4h 22m
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 49m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe 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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Olathe. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Olathe is 277 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Olathe, KS, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 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
- $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
- $85–190
- 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 Olathe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
- 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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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Olathe.
There are 181+ hotels available in Olathe.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Olathe. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.