How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to New York City cost?

The bus ticket price from St. Louis to New York City starts at R 1 019. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to New York City?

The average travel time between St. Louis and New York City is around 1d 7h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and New York City?

The number of buses from St. Louis to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to New York City?

When taking the bus from St. Louis to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Bus St. Louis to New York City from R 1 279 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 14h	14:50	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 7h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 14h	14:50	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 7h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 11h	11:40	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:00	Gateway Station	1d 12h	14:50	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	13:45	Gateway Station	1d 17h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:00	Gateway Station	1d 12h	14:50	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 7h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 10h	10:35	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	Bus	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 7h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 019, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1404 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 019 - R 5 326	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 870 - R 26 173	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87372 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 158

Greyhound St. Louis New York City recent customer reviews

The bus broke down five hours into the trip and I had to make stressful arrangements for a flight so that I wouldn't miss my flight to New York! This was a terrible experience!

Timoteo B.

13 June 2017

I will never take Greyhound Lines again.

Derek W.

30 August 2017

Don't overbook the bus next time.

Gabrielle S.

28 August 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and New York City?

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - New York Port Authority

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to New York City by bus

How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to New York City cost?
The bus ticket price from St. Louis to New York City starts at R 1 019. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to New York City?
The average travel time between St. Louis and New York City is around 1d 7h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and New York City?
The number of buses from St. Louis to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to New York City?
When taking the bus from St. Louis to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

R 3 012

14/11

R 1 961

Today

R 2 032

16/11

R 1 812

17/11

R 1 646

18/11

R 1 541

19/11

R 1 489

20/11

R 2 154

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New York City was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 489

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 489 to R 3 607 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 489, which is on 2025-11-19.