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

The cheapest way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Washington University in St. Louis station to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Washington University in St. Louis station to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from SKINKER station and arriving at Kansas City via St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

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

The distance between Washington University in St. Louis and Kansas City is 255 miles. The road distance is 244.3 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $600 and takes 4h 20m.

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

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

Can I drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City.

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Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City

Q: How long does it take to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City, including transfers.

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
5h 19m
$38–72
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 59m
$88–192
Drive 242.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas Citycar 242.9 mi
4h 7m
$45–64
Fly
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
4h 20m
$88–602

Washington University in St. Louis to Kansas City by foot, train, and bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 253.5 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–70 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.

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