What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Kansas City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Louis Bus Station station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between St. Louis and Kansas City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Louis and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Kansas City?

The distance between St. Louis and Kansas City is 249 miles. The road distance is 249 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Kansas City without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Kansas City?

The bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station takes 4h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Kansas City bus from?

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

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Kansas City train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from St. Louis to Kansas City?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $600 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the St. Louis to Kansas City bus arrive?

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

Where does the St. Louis to Kansas City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Louis to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Kansas City is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from St. Louis to Kansas City.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City?

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How do I get a bus ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City?

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Where can I stay near Kansas City?

There are 341+ hotels available in Kansas City.

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
4h
$40–75
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
5h 40m
$90–190
Drive 247.5 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Kansas Citycar 247.5 mi
4h 12m
$46–66
Fly
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
4h 14m
$92–602

St. Louis to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between St. Louis, 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 $40–75 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Kansas City twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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