How much does a bus ticket from Seattle to St. Louis cost?

The bus ticket price from Seattle to St. Louis starts at $137. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Seattle to St. Louis 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 Seattle to St. Louis?

The average travel time between Seattle and St. Louis is around 3d 4h, although the fastest bus will take about 2d 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1719 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Seattle and St. Louis?

The number of buses from Seattle to St. Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Seattle to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Seattle to St. Louis?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Seattle to St. Louis?

Buses traveling between Seattle and St. Louis leave from Greyhound Station or Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive at Gateway Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Forest Park, Old St. Louis County Courthouse, Saint Louis Zoo, Gateway Arch.

Seattle to St. Louis from $155 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Seattle to St. Louis on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 12h	12:55pm	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	10:50pm	Greyhound Station	2d 21h	10:20pm	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	3d 5h	10:50pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:50pm	Seattle–Tacoma Int'l Airport (SEA)	3d 4h	10:20pm	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:45pm	University of Washington	3d 6h	10:50pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Seattle to St. Louis.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$137 - $425	Average Duration3d 4h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$190 - $632	Average Duration3d 10h	CO₂ emissions 252kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Seattle to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 3 days, 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $137, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3d 4hAverage Duration

$137Cheapest ticket

69kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Seattle to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$197

Average bus trip duration3d 4h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure2:45pm

Distance1717 miles (2768 km)

Latest bus departure10:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,198 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,202 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Seattle to St. Louis Bus

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

Stops in Seattle

A - Greyhound Station

B - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

C - Washington State Convention Center

D - Pier 91

E - Pier 66

F - International District

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Seattle - St. Louis

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/21

$260

08/22

$143

Today

$159

08/24

$175

08/25

$189

08/26

$182

08/27

$185

08/28

$175

The cheapest trip from Seattle to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 22, 2025 with a price of $143

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

You can expect to pay from $143 to $411 for a bus ticket from Seattle to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $175 which is on 2025-08-24.

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 Seattle and St. Louis!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Seattle to St. Louis, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Seattle to St. Louis will emit less CO2 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 Seattle to St. Louis.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Seattle to St. Louis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3d 4h	Avg Price$197	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3d 10h	Avg Price$399	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Seattle by bus?

Bus from St. Louis to Seattle

You can also go to St. Louis by train

Train from Seattle to St. Louis

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