What is the travel distance from St. Louis to New York City?

About 871 miles (1405 km) separate St. Louis and New York City.

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

The majority of buses traveling from St. Louis to New York City start their journey at Gateway Station and wind up at Chinatown. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Governors Island, 9/11 Tribute Center, The Shed, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Bus St. Louis to New York City from $67 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 5h	8:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	12:10am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	1:55pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	12:10am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	4:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	1:55pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:55pm	Gateway Station	1d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	12:10am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	1:55pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	1:55pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	4:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 3h	4:05am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	2:30am	Gateway Station	1d	4:00am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	12:10am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 11h	11:30am	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00am	Gateway Station	1d 1h	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	8:45am	Gateway Station	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	8:45am	Gateway Station	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	12:10am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	11:30pm	Gateway Station	1d 11h	11:30am	New York (Hudson Yards)	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to New York City on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00am	Gateway Station	1d 1h	4:00am	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	8:45am	Gateway Station	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	8:45am	Gateway Station	1d	10:30am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:00pm	Gateway Station	1d 7h	12:10am	New York Port Authority	No tags
	8:30am	Gateway Station	1d 4h	1:55pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

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

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $306	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$107 - $1,347	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 128kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from St. Louis to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$67Cheapest ticket

35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus St. Louis to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses30

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance872 miles (1405 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,212 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.

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.

June 13, 2017

I will never take Greyhound Lines again.

Derek W.

August 30, 2017

Don't overbook the bus next time.

Gabrielle S.

August 28, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,288 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.

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.

June 13, 2017

I will never take Greyhound Lines again.

Derek W.

August 30, 2017

Don't overbook the bus next time.

Gabrielle S.

August 28, 2017

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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 - Chinatown

B - New York Port Authority

C - GW Bridge

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

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip St. Louis - New York City

What is the travel distance from St. Louis to New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St. Louis to New York City?
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

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

Best price found

08/26

$90

08/27

$102

Today

$152

08/29

$147

08/30

$99

08/31

$120

09/01

$97

09/02

$79

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to New York City was searched and found on Sep 2, 2025 with a price of $79

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 $79 to $219 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 $79 which is on 2025-09-02.

Usually Greyhound, 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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from St. Louis to New York City 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 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 travelers 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 Price$120	Daily Departures30
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$235	Daily Departures5

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Bus Tickets from St. Louis to New York City

Next departures

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

Bus St. Louis to New York City: Trip Overview

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Greyhound St. Louis New York City recent customer reviews

Greyhound St. Louis New York City recent customer reviews

St. Louis to New York City Bus

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip St. Louis - New York City

What is the travel distance from St. Louis to New York City?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Will you be returning to St. Louis by bus?

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