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Saint Louis Art Museum
Major fine arts museum in Forest Park with collections spanning ancient to modern works. A top cultural stop known for strong European, American, and global holdings.
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
14 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
680 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ann Arbor, MI to St. Louis, MO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ann Arbor, MI to St. Louis, MO will cost around $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ann Arbor, MI for St. Louis, MO on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 680 km distance in an average of 14 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 15 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ann Arbor, MI to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$154 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $406 Average price |
15h 2m Average total duration 14h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ann Arbor, MI to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $1 (€0.95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ann Arbor, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $253 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ann Arbor, MI to St. Louis, MO costing on average $406 (€333).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator D2A2 | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Ann Arbor, MI to St. Louis, MO buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:25 PM Ann Arbor, MI | 14h00 | 11:25 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 1:20 PM Ann Arbor, MI | 15h00 | 4:20 AM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ann Arbor, MI to St. Louis, MO run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $77 (€63) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 422 miles (680 km) distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 422 miles (680 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Major fine arts museum in Forest Park with collections spanning ancient to modern works. A top cultural stop known for strong European, American, and global holdings.
Highly original museum and artist-built environment with architectural salvage, tunnels, slides, and installations. One of the city’s most distinctive and widely shared attractions.
History museum in Forest Park covering St. Louis, Missouri, and regional stories through permanent and rotating exhibitions. Well suited for visitors wanting local context.
One of the largest urban parks in the United States, home to major institutions, lakes, trails, and broad green spaces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Riverfront grounds around the Arch with lawns, paths, and strong skyline views, useful for walking and iconic photos.
Lively entertainment and walking district known for music venues, public art, shops, and the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
A local pizza style with a very thin, cracker-like crust, cut into squares and traditionally topped with Provel cheese. It is one of the city’s signature foods.
Breaded and fried meat- or cheese-filled ravioli, usually served with marinara sauce. This St. Louis Italian-American specialty is strongly associated with The Hill neighborhood.
A rich, dense cake with a buttery base and sweet cream cheese-like topping. It is one of the most famous desserts identified with St. Louis.
A long-established Italian restaurant on The Hill, known for classic red-sauce dishes, toasted ravioli, and an old-school fine dining feel.
An iconic St. Louis custard stand famous for thick concretes and nostalgic roadside charm. A must for trying the city’s best-known frozen treat.
A respected contemporary American restaurant known for refined cooking, strong wine service, and a polished neighborhood setting.
Generally moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and attractions are often reasonable, while dining costs vary by neighborhood and venue.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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