How far is St. Louis from Kansas City?

The distance separating St. Louis and Kansas City is 238 miles (384 km).

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

Buses traveling from St. Louis to Kansas City leave from Gateway Station and arrive at Greyhound Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Kansas City Power & Light District, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Hallmark Kaleidoscope, Children's Mercy Park and Powell Gardens.

Bus St. Louis to Kansas City from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Gateway Station	5h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	4h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	7h 15m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Gateway Station	5h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Gateway Station	4h 30m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	7h 15m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	4h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Gateway Station	5h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Gateway Station	4h 30m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	7h 15m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	4h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Gateway Station	5h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Gateway Station	4h 30m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	7h 15m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	4h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Gateway Station	4h 30m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:40am	Gateway Station	5h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	7h 15m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	4h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Gateway Station	4h 30m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:40am	Gateway Station	5h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	7h 15m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	4h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Gateway Station	5h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30am	Gateway Station	4h 30m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	7h 15m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	4h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to Kansas City on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30am	Gateway Station	4h 30m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:40am	Gateway Station	5h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Gateway Station	7h 15m	7:10pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Gateway Station	4h 30m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

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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

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $97	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $264	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Kansas City?

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Stops in Kansas City

A
Greyhound Station
1101 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106

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Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Greyhound St. Louis Kansas City recent customer reviews

Очень хорошая компания прекрасные люди! Отдельная, огромная благодарность Оливеру, самому лучшему менеджеру в мире! Он очень мне помогал! Никогда его не забуду!!!

Irina P.

September 4, 2019

MY BUS NEVER SHOWED UP! I HAD TO DRIVE TO KANSAS CITY! I PLAN ON TALKING TO THE SUPERVISOR! I AM LIVID! GREYHOUND WASTED 5 HOURS OF MY TIME!

Tenika P.

March 15, 2018

Passengers were wired

Bhaswati R.

June 9, 2021

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

11/22

$68

11/23

$64

Today

$56

11/25

$56

11/26

$56

11/27

$47

11/28

$47

11/29

$50

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $47

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 $47 to $164 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 $47 which is on 2025-11-27.