What is the travel distance from Jefferson City to St. Louis?

The distance between Jefferson City and St. Louis is approximately 170 km (106 miles).

Bus Jefferson City to St. Louis from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jefferson City to St. Louis on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Jefferson City	3h 40m	10:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jefferson City to St. Louis on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Jefferson City	3h 40m	10:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jefferson City to St. Louis on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Jefferson City	3h 40m	10:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jefferson City to St. Louis on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Jefferson City	3h 40m	10:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jefferson City to St. Louis on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Jefferson City	3h 40m	10:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jefferson City to St. Louis on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:15pm	Jefferson City	3h 40m	10:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 1:05 PM CST.

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

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 31mAverage Duration

171 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $68	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $96	Average Duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87401 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $44

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

What is the travel distance from Jefferson City to St. Louis?
The distance between Jefferson City and St. Louis is approximately 170 km (106 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$58

11-26

$64

Today

$51

11-28

$51

11-29

$49

11-30

$54

12-01

$41

12-02

$38

The cheapest trip from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $64 for a bus ticket from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-02.