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Bus from Kansas City to St Louis: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Kansas City to St Louis. Traveling by bus from Kansas City to St Louis usually takes around 12 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 241 mi (387 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 15m |
| Cheapest price | €30.87 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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Average bus ticket prices from Kansas City to St Louis by month
What bus companies travel from Kansas City to St Louis?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Kansas City to St Louis. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 2 | 12h 23m | €39.90 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Kansas City to St Louis every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to St Louis usually start from €30.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Kansas City to St Louis
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 241 miles from Kansas City to St Louis. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Kansas City to St Louis for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 7:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Kansas City to St Louis, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
St Louis
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St. Louis is one of several major cities in the state of Missouri and it is uniquely located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The city is usually recognized by its most distinctive feature, the Gateway Arch, thanks to which it is the only city in the United States that has a national park in the heart of its downtown district. The Arch is a must-see attraction and you can even take a tram to the top for some incredible views of the St. Louis skyline.
Some of the other truly unique attractions you can visit while you’re in town include the Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis where you can check out an incredible collection of dolls, dollhouses and vignettes, and the City Museum where you can ride down a 10-story spiral slide (yup, you read that right.) For a great outdoor experience, stop by the gorgeous Missouri Botanical Garden, and then take a stroll through Citygarden where you will find various quirky statues and installations worthy of being featured in your Instagram feed.
Ale enthusiasts would be excited to know that St. Louis is one of the best craft beer cities in the U.S. as well as one of the cheapest drinking cities. That means your party budget could take you a long way. Unsurprisingly, the city is also among the best spring break destinations on a budget.
The main bus and train station in St. Louis, Gateway Station, is located right in the center of downtown, not far from the Gateway Arch, which makes coming in and out of the city a breeze.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kansas City?
Main departure station: 47Th Street Transit Center
Most buses depart from the main station in Kansas City.
All bus stations in Kansas City:
47Th Street Transit Center
Where does the bus arrive in St Louis?
Main arrival station: Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in St Louis.
All bus stations in St Louis:
Gateway Station - 430 S 15th St
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