There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to KCMO by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
2h 56m$132–708Drive 256.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to KCMOcar 256.2 mi
4h 26m$47–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 24m$67–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 5m$147–256
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to KCMO is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to KCMO is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to KCMO. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at On N Oak At 83Rd Northbound via On 12Th At Charlotte Eastbound Nearside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to KCMO. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Kansas City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between St. Louis and KCMO is 266 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to KCMO without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from St. Louis to KCMO, including transfers.
St. Louis to KCMO bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to KCMO train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to KCMO is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 5h 24m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and KCMO, MO, 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 $35–75 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
- $90–650
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
- $90–190
- 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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to KCMO bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
St. Louis to KCMO train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to KCMO is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from St. Louis to KCMO.
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