How much is the bus ticket from New York City to St. Louis?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to St. Louis start from $79. The average price for this route is around $133. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus trip duration from New York City to St. Louis is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 871 miles (1405 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to St. Louis route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from New York City to St. Louis at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to St. Louis?

A bus trip from New York City to St. Louis generates an estimated 35 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to St. Louis?

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.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to St. Louis?

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to St. Louis?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City to St. Louis?

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 New York City to St. Louis from $76 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	10:35pm	GW Bridge	1d 1h	11:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:15pm	Chinatown	1d 3h	11:25pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 55m	6:25am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	22h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:10pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 25m	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:10pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	22h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 55m	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 25m	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 20h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	22h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	New York Port Authority	1d 4h	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 55m	6:25am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	22h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:10pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 55m	6:25am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	22h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:10pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 25m	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 55m	6:25am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	22h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:10pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to St. Louis on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30am	New York Port Authority	22h 55m	6:25am	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	22h 50m	11:25pm	Gateway Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:10pm	New York Port Authority	1d 1h	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:00am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 25m	6:25am	Gateway Station	No tags
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	1d	3:20pm	Gateway Station	No tags

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

871 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $573	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $2,305	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e

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

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in St. Louis

A
Gateway Station
430 S 15th St, St Louis, MO 63103
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound New York City St. Louis recent customer reviews

We were stranded in Dayton Ohio for 4 hrs because they overbooked the bus what kind of service is this there was no food and they didn't even apologize for inconvenience. We had to take a cab to get food and water

Gabrielle S.

August 28, 2017

Very organized company,driver was 3hrs late arriving at one pount

Joe P.

September 20, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,457 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to St. Louis by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to St. Louis?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to St. Louis start from $79. The average price for this route is around $133. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to St. Louis?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to St. Louis is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 871 miles (1405 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to St. Louis route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to St. Louis?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to St. Louis at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to St. Louis?
A bus trip from New York City to St. Louis generates an estimated 35 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to St. Louis?
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to St. Louis?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to St. Louis?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 New York City to St. Louis?
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

11/25

$143

11/26

$183

Today

$127

11/28

$123

11/29

$206

11/30

$272

12/01

$157

12/02

$102

The cheapest trip from New York City to St. Louis was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $102

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $102 to $416 for a bus ticket from New York City to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $102 which is on 2025-12-02.