The cheapest and fastest buses from East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO
Cheapest price
$285
Average price
$285
Fastest journey
16 h 50 m
Average duration
16 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
664 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from East Lansing, 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 East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO will cost around $285 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $285.
Of the 1 buses that leave East Lansing, MI for St. Louis, MO on Sun, Mar 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct buses cover the 664 km distance in an average of 16 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 50 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest buses will take 16 h 50 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $271.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$263 Average price | $150 Average price Cheapest | $383 Average price |
17h 20m Average total duration 16h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration Fastest 8h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO bus times
The table below shows live departures for East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:05 PM East Lansing, MI | 24h15 | 9:20 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO
Buses from East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO run on average 1 times per day, taking around 16h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $163 (€132) but you can travel from only $110 (€90) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 08:10, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 412 miles (664 km) distance in 16h 50m.
Distance 412 miles (664 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $163 (€132) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 50m |
First bus 08:10 |
Last bus 16:00 |
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FAQs: Bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Lansing, MI to St. Louis, MO by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St. Louis, MO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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