Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Cincinnati

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Next departures for St. Louis to Cincinnati on September 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
Cincinnati Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
Cincinnati Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gateway Station
Cincinnati Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Cincinnati

Bus
Average PriceUS$44 - US$148Average Duration9h 10m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$98 - US$562Average Duration18h 17m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 9 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
9h 10mAverage Duration
US$44Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$56
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 10m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:00am
Distance501 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

St. Louis to Cincinnati Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - Cincinnati

  1. What is the distance between St. Louis and Cincinnati?

    The distance between St. Louis and Cincinnati is around 501 km (311 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gateway Station, in St. Louis, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Cincinnati.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-27
US$68
08-28
US$37
Today
US$92
08-30
US$90
08-31
US$46
09-01
US$63
09-02
US$49
09-03
US$40
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Cincinnati was searched and found on Aug 28, 2025 with a price of US$37

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 Cincinnati, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$37 to US$113 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$40 which is on 2025-09-03.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to Cincinnati will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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

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.

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What's the cheapest way to go from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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