Bus from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Kansas City Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Kansas City Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:33 PM CST.

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
4h 30mAverage Duration
237 milesDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$38 - $125Average Duration4h 30m
10kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$38 - $264Average Duration5h 40m
35kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City start from $38. The average price for this route is around $42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to Kansas City is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 237 miles (382 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Kansas City route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Kansas City at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 4:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Kansas City generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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
$189
11/26
$136
Today
$60
11/28
$56
11/29
$51
11/30
$50
12/01
$42
12/02
$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $189 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 $36 which is on 2025-12-02.

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