How far is Saint Paul from St. Louis?

About 461 miles (744 km) separate Saint Paul and St. Louis.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint Paul to St. Louis?

Most of the buses traveling from Saint Paul to St. Louis leave from Union Depot and arrive at Gateway Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis Cardinals, The Magic House, Lumière Place and Powell Symphony Hall.

Bus Saint Paul to St. Louis from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Saint Paul to St. Louis on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:20pm	Union Depot	18h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50am	Union Depot	14h 55m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:20pm	Union Depot	18h 5m	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:04 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Saint Paul to St. Louis

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 15 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

15h 19mAverage Duration

461 milesDistance

68kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $252	Average Duration18h	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $569	Average Duration15h 19m	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Saint Paul and St. Louis?

Stops in Saint Paul

A
Union Depot
240 Kellogg Blvd E (Union Depot), St Paul, MN 55101
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B
178 Cesar Chavez St
178 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul MN 55107, USA
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Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Saint Paul, US to St. Louis by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$117

11/25

$133

Today

$123

11/27

$102

11/28

$99

11/29

$117

11/30

$176

12/01

$146

The cheapest trip from Saint Paul, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $99

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

You can expect to pay from $99 to $244 for a bus ticket from Saint Paul, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.