How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to New York City cost?

The bus ticket price from St. Louis to New York City starts at R 1 032. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to New York City?

The average travel time between St. Louis and New York City is around 1d 7h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and New York City?

The number of buses from St. Louis to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to New York City?

When taking the bus from St. Louis to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Bus St. Louis to New York City from R 1 349 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 11h	11:40	Chinatown	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 5h	06:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 14h	14:50	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 11h	11:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	01:00	Gateway Station	1d 12h	14:50	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	13:45	Gateway Station	1d 17h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	01:00	Gateway Station	1d 12h	14:50	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 7h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 7h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 7h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 7h	07:50	Chinatown	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to New York City on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	02:00	Gateway Station	1d 1h	04:00	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:45	Gateway Station	1d	10:30	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	13:55	Gateway Station	1d 1h	16:20	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 3h	04:05	New York Port Authority	No tags
	23:30	Gateway Station	1d 11h	11:40	Chinatown	No tags

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 032, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

1404 kmDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 032 - R 5 396	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 895 - R 26 519	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

Bus St. Louis to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 2 043

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses22

Earliest bus departure00:55

Distance1403 km

Latest bus departure23:30

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 349 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87349 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 R 1 174

Greyhound St. Louis New York City recent customer reviews

The bus broke down five hours into the trip and I had to make stressful arrangements for a flight so that I wouldn't miss my flight to New York! This was a terrible experience!

Timoteo B.

13 June 2017

I will never take Greyhound Lines again.

Derek W.

30 August 2017

Don't overbook the bus next time.

Gabrielle S.

28 August 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 179 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

St. Louis to New York City Bus

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Where are the popular stops in St. Louis and New York City?

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Stops in New York City

A - GW Bridge

B - New York Port Authority

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions on the trip St. Louis - New York City

How much does a bus ticket from St. Louis to New York City cost?
The bus ticket price from St. Louis to New York City starts at R 1 032. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from St. Louis to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from St. Louis to New York City?
The average travel time between St. Louis and New York City is around 1d 7h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d . This is the time it takes to travel the 1405 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between St. Louis and New York City?
The number of buses from St. Louis to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from St. Louis to New York City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from St. Louis to New York City?
When taking the bus from St. Louis to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

R 1 233

02/11

R 1 615

Today

R 2 112

04/11

R 2 112

05/11

R 1 810

06/11

R 1 703

07/11

R 1 615

08/11

R 1 810

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New York City was searched and found on 01 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 233

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 New York City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 233 to R 3 265 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 615, which is on 2025-11-07.

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.

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 St. Louis and New York City!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to New York City will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from St. Louis to New York City.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 7h	Avg priceR 2 043	Daily departures22
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 9h	Avg priceR 5 035	Daily departures7

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