Bus from St. Louis to Cincinnati: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Cincinnati on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Cincinnati Bus StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Cincinnati Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:01 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
6h 50mAverage Duration
502 kmDistance
13kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$66 - $149Average Duration6h 50m
13kg CO₂e
Average Price$140 - $1,021Average Duration18h 17m
45kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Cincinnati start from $66. The average price for this route is around $92. 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 Cincinnati?

    The average bus travel time from St. Louis to Cincinnati is 6h 50m, covering a distance of 502 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Cincinnati at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 1:55pm.

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

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Cincinnati generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-26
$149
11-27
$111
Today
$114
11-29
$130
11-30
$125
12-01
No data
12-02
No data
12-03
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Cincinnati was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $111

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 $111 to $242 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 $125 which is on 2025-11-30.

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