Bus from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Kansas City to St. Louis on 6 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Gateway StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Gateway StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Gateway StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Kansas City Bus Station
Gateway StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:11 PM CST.

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 533, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
4h 15mAverage duration
382 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceR 533 - R 1 931Average duration4h 15m
10kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceR 561 - R 1 010Average duration5h 40m
35kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Kansas City to St. Louis?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Kansas City to St. Louis start at R 533. The average price for this route is around R 733. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Kansas City to St. Louis?

    The average bus journey time from Kansas City to St. Louis is 4h 15m, covering a distance of 382 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Kansas City to St. Louis route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Kansas City to St. Louis?

    The earliest bus departs from Kansas City to St. Louis at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Kansas City to St. Louis?

    A bus trip from Kansas City to St. Louis produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/12
R 921
04/12
R 921
Today
R 817
06/12
R 764
07/12
R 695
08/12
R 626
09/12
R 591
10/12
R 573
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 573

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 R 573 to R 1 598 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 R 573, which is on 2025-12-10.

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