Bus Tickets from New York City to St. Louis

Next departures

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on August 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York (Hudson Yards)
Gateway StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
Gateway StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New York Port Authority
Gateway StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Gateway StationNo tags
FlixBus
New York (Hudson Yards)
Gateway StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to St. Louis

Bus
Average PriceUS$59 - US$336Average Duration1d 3h
36kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$107 - US$1,316Average Duration1d 9h
128kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
US$59Cheapest ticket
36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$128
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses28
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance1420 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

New York City to St. Louis Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from New York City to St. Louis. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from New York City to St. Louis from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from New York 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 New York City - St. Louis

  1. How far is New York City from St. Louis?

    It's about 1405 km (871 miles) from New York City to St. Louis.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New York City to St. Louis?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at New York Port Authority, in New York City, and end it at Gateway Station, in St. Louis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-25
US$184
08-26
US$140
Today
US$136
08-28
US$123
08-29
US$121
08-30
US$97
08-31
US$96
09-01
US$109
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$96

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

You can expect to pay from US$96 to US$313 for a bus ticket from New York City to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$96 which is on 2025-08-31.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and St. Louis!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New York City to St. Louis, get comfy and count the stars.

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 New York City to St. Louis that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York City to St. Louis while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to St. Louis?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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