Bus from St. Louis to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on January 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Gateway Station
Queens Jamaica (44th Pl/Archer Ave)Cheapest
FlixBusBus
Gateway Station
ChinatownFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Gateway Station
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
FlixBusBus
Gateway Station
New York (Hudson Yards)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Gateway Station
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:28 PM CST.

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
881 milesDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$84 - $504Average Duration1d 9h
36kg CO₂e
Average Price$107 - $2,092Average Duration1d 9h
128kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from St. Louis to New York City start from $84. The average price for this route is around $135. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average bus trip duration from St. Louis to New York City is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 881 miles (1421 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.

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

    The earliest bus departs from St. Louis to New York City at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

    A bus trip from St. Louis to New York City generates an estimated 36 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from St. Louis to New York City?

    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
01/21
$143
01/22
$127
Today
$148
01/24
$242
01/25
$116
01/26
$96
01/27
$88
01/28
$91
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to New York City was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $88

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 $88 to $262 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 $88 which is on 2026-01-27.

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.

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

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