Bus from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Kansas City on 7 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Kansas City Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Kansas City Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Gateway Station
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 515, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
4h 30mAverage duration
382 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceR 515 - R 2 484Average duration4h 30m
10kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceR 650 - R 4 565Average duration5h 40m
35kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to Kansas City start at R 515. The average price for this route is around R 715. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from St. Louis to Kansas City?

    The average bus journey time from St. Louis to Kansas City is 4h 30m, covering a distance of 382 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

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

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to Kansas City at 01:30. And the latest bus departs at 16:30.

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

    A bus trip from St. Louis to Kansas City produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/12
R 868
05/12
R 833
Today
R 816
07/12
R 798
08/12
R 642
09/12
R 608
10/12
R 590
11/12
R 590
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 590

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 Kansas City, MO as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 590 to R 1 649 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 590, which is on 2025-12-10.

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