There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
2h 36m$702–1,002Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 42m$37–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
7h 34m$88–183Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis to Kansas City-MCI266.4 mi
4h 36mDrive 266.4 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car 266.4 mi
4h 36m$49–71
St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $700 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Kci Airport Terminal C via East Village - Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at North Loop via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between St. Louis and Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 252 miles. The road distance is 267.9 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI), including transfers.
St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $700 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 42m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), 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
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis to Kansas City-MCI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from St. Louis to Kansas City Airport (MCI).
There are 450+ hotels available in Kansas City Airport (MCI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis and Kansas City Airport (MCI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






