Bus from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to St. Louis on 4 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Gateway StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Gateway StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Gateway StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Gateway StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia 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 1 day, 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 618, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
1d 3hAverage duration
1300 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 618 - R 7 860Average duration1d 3h
32kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 805 - R 43 087Average duration1d 8h
118kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to St. Louis start at R 1 618. The average price for this route is around R 2 788. 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 Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to St. Louis is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1300 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to St. Louis at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:15.

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

    A bus trip from Philadelphia to St. Louis produces an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

  6. What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to St. Louis?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01/12
R 2 934
02/12
R 2 375
Today
R 2 165
04/12
R 1 589
05/12
R 1 589
06/12
No data
07/12
R 1 799
08/12
R 1 502
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis was searched and found on 08 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 502

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 502 to R 5 657 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 502, which is on 2025-12-08.

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