Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis

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TodayAug 11
TomorrowAug 12
from US$50
WedAug 13
from US$46
ThuAug 14
from US$46
FriAug 15
from US$47
SatAug 16
from US$46
SunAug 17
from US$48
MonAug 18
from US$44

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 13 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 12 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 12 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Gateway Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to St. Louis

Bus
Average PriceUS$34 - US$112Average Duration4h 20m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$38 - US$59Average Duration5h 40m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
US$34Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$41
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 20m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure6:00am
Distance382 km
Latest bus departure10:20pm

Kansas City to St. Louis Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Kansas City to St. Louis, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - St. Louis

  1. What is the travel distance from Kansas City to St. Louis?

    The distance covered from Kansas City to St. Louis is 384 km (238 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kansas City to St. Louis?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Kansas City, and end it at Gateway Station, in St. Louis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-09
US$51
08-10
US$48
Today
US$46
08-12
US$42
08-13
US$38
08-14
US$38
08-15
US$39
08-16
US$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of US$38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$72 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38 which is on 2025-08-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Kansas City and St. Louis!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Kansas City to St. Louis.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Kansas City to St. Louis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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