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 US$23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Jefferson City to St. Louis on October 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:15pm	Jefferson City	3h 40m	10:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Jefferson City to St. Louis on October 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:15pm	Jefferson City	3h 40m	10:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:33 AM CDT.

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

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$30 - US$41	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$27 - US$67	Average Duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Jefferson City to St. Louis

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 US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2h 31mAverage Duration

US$27Cheapest ticket

16kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$32

Average Bus Trip Duration3h 40m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure7:15pm

Distance169 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,314 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87314 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 US$30

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Jefferson City to St. Louis Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Jefferson City to St. Louis, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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

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

10-11

US$31

10-12

US$31

Today

US$28

10-14

US$29

10-15

US$26

10-16

US$25

10-17

US$26

10-18

US$24

The cheapest trip from Jefferson City, MO to St. Louis was searched and found on Oct 18, 2025 with a price of US$24

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 US$24 to US$31 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 US$24 which is on 2025-10-18.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Jefferson City to St. Louis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Jefferson City, MO by bus?

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