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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
$173
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
16 h 55 m
Average duration
23 h 13 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
913 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA to St. Louis, MO will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
Of the 7 buses that leave Baton Rouge, LA for St. Louis, MO on Sat, Jun 20, 1 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 913 km distance in an average of 23 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 d 2 h 20 m 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.

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· Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Baton Rouge, LA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, and a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 567 miles (913 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$132 Average price Cheapest | $391 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 40m Average total duration 21h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration Fastest 7h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Baton Rouge, LA to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $258 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baton Rouge, LA to St. Louis, MO costing on average $391 (€320).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 10m.
You'll arrive about -12h -46m sooner (21h 10m by bus vs 9h 24m by car) and save roughly $-0.62 (€-0.51) compared to fuel and tolls ($132 (€108) vs $132 (€108)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $291 |
The table below shows live departures for Baton Rouge, LA to St. Louis, MO buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:05 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 16h55 | 11:00 PM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 11:30 AM Baton Rouge, Florida Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), LA | 21h50 | 9:20 AM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 1 transfer | |
· · | 2:15 PM Baton Rouge, Baton Roug Chevron Station | 31h05 | 9:20 PM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Baton Rouge, LA to St. Louis, MO run on average 5 times per day, taking around 21h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $89 (€73) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 567 miles (913 km) distance in 16h 55m.
Distance 567 miles (913 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€73) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 55m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 5 days |
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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.
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