Bus St. Louis, MO to Kansas City: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

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$30

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$32

Sunday

$36

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 30m	5:15 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	11:45 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	5h 55m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound US	7h 15m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 30m	5:15 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	11:45 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	5h 55m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound US	7h 15m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	5h 55m	7:40 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	1:35 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/2/2026 7:40:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Greyhound US	4h 0m	11:45 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	3:45 AM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/2/2026 11:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Greyhound US	7h 15m	11:55 AM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	7:10 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/2/2026 11:55:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Greyhound US	4h 30m	5:15 PM	St. Louis, MO	Gateway Station	9:45 PM	Kansas City	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 8/2/2026 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Kansas City (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between St. Louis, MO and Kansas City

See here how frequent the connections between St. Louis, MO and Kansas City are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between St. Louis, MO and Kansas City.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 buses from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between St. Louis, MO and Kansas City, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/30/2026 costs just $30, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City in one click! Book your bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	237.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave St. Louis, MO for Kansas City: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$30

Friday 07/31

$35

Saturday 08/01

$32

Sunday 08/02

$40

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$32

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$32

Friday 08/07

$38

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$34

Monday 08/10

$36

Tuesday 08/11

$31

Wednesday 08/12

$32

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

$37

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$31

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $30, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $34.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, with $30. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

How to save money travelling from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

These are the most booked bus companies between St. Louis, MO to Kansas City from our users.

Greyhound US from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route St. Louis, MO to Kansas City:

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	4h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:40 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	7/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in St. Louis, MO and Kansas City

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in St. Louis, MO and Kansas City.

Gateway Station

S 15th St 430

Skinker Boulevard

Boulevard between Lindell Blvd. and Lagoon Drive

Lindbergh @ Hackberry NB Bus Stop

Greyhound Bus Station

Troost Avenue 1102

Metrocenter

Grand Blvd 202

Service and Comfort on the bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City? Or which bus companies serve the route St. Louis, MO to Kansas City? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the St. Louis, MO to Kansas City bus

How much does a St. Louis, MO Kansas City bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 4h 30m to reach Kansas City. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $44. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kansas City.

On average, how many connections are available from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City each day?

Every day, the St. Louis, MO to Kansas City bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City take?

The fastest bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City is offered by Greyhound US and takes 4h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City?

The earliest bus arriving in Kansas City from St. Louis, MO starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City?

The latest bus trip departing from St. Louis, MO for Kansas City starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the St. Louis, MO Kansas City route?

When traveling by bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis, MO and Kansas City?

You can check all the direct connections between St. Louis, MO and Kansas City by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the St. Louis, MO to Kansas City bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the St. Louis, MO Kansas City bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the St. Louis, MO Kansas City bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route St. Louis, MO to Kansas City

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to St. Louis, MO and to Kansas City

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to St. Louis, MO and to Kansas City. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!