Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO

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TueAug 12
from US$50
WedAug 13
from US$43
ThuAug 14
from US$43
FriAug 15
from US$46
SatAug 16
from US$46
SunAug 17
from US$47
MonAug 18
from US$43
TueAug 19

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

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

Bus
Average PriceUS$34 - US$72Average Duration5h 55m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$38 - US$275Average Duration5h 40m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
5h 55mAverage Duration
US$34Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$39
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 55m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance382 km
Latest bus departure4:30pm

St. Louis to Kansas City Bus

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

  1. How far is St. Louis from Kansas City?

    It's about 384 km (238 miles) from St. Louis to Kansas City.

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-08
US$55
08-09
US$60
Today
US$86
08-11
US$48
08-12
US$42
08-13
US$35
08-14
US$35
08-15
US$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of US$35

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 Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$35 to US$107 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$35 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 St. Louis and Kansas City!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from St. Louis to Kansas City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to Kansas City will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from St. Louis to Kansas City.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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