How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

The cheapest coach tickets from St. Louis to Cincinnati start from £33. The average price for this route is around £42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Cincinnati is 13h, covering a distance of 311 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Cincinnati?

The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Cincinnati at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

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

Which 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 87500 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

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.

Bus St. Louis to Cincinnati from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Cincinnati on 23 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Cincinnati on 24 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Cincinnati on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:45	Gateway Station	13h 10m	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Cincinnati on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	13h	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	10h 15m	13:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Cincinnati on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	10h 15m	13:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	13h	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Cincinnati on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	13h	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	10h 15m	13:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from St. Louis to Cincinnati on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	10h 15m	13:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	13h	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to Cincinnati on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:55	Gateway Station	13h	03:55	Cincinnati Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	02:00	Gateway Station	10h 15m	13:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 35m	17:05	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
	Bus	23:30	Gateway Station	16h 45m	17:15	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:23 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 13 hours and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13hAverage duration

311 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£33 - £118	Average duration13h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£75 - £571	Average duration18h 17m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and Cincinnati?

Stops in St. Louis

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

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,516 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87516 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £33

Greyhound St. Louis Cincinnati recent customer reviews

My original bus showed up 40 minutes late, so when I arrived to my transfer station the next bus had already left and I spent 8 more hours on buses than I should have.

Makayla H.

13 March 2018

FlixBus

3.5/512,136 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from St. Louis to Cincinnati

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Cincinnati?
The cheapest coach tickets from St. Louis to Cincinnati start from £33. The average price for this route is around £42. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Cincinnati?
The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Cincinnati is 13h, covering a distance of 311 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the St. Louis to Cincinnati route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from St. Louis to Cincinnati?
The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Cincinnati at 02:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from St. Louis to Cincinnati?
A bus journey from St. Louis to Cincinnati produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 87500 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from St. Louis to Cincinnati?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.
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

21/01

£55

22/01

£41

Today

£44

24/01

£32

25/01

£38

26/01

£37

27/01

£44

28/01

£42

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to Cincinnati was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of £32

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 £32 to £59 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 £32, which is on 2026-01-24.

Usually 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.