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Saint Louis Art Museum
Major art museum in Forest Park with strong collections spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in the city.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
12 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
897 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 2 buses that leave Pittsburgh, PA for St. Louis, MO on Wed, Jun 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 897 km distance in an average of 13 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 14 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $167.
Distance: 557 miles (897 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $196 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 28m Average total duration 13h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO costing on average $196 (€160).
A bus is $159 (€129) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO costing on average $263 (€214).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 58m.
Train takes on average 14h 59m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $123 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€15). The journey takes 13h 58m versus 9h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
The table below shows live departures for Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 AM Pittsburgh, PA | 12h55 | 12:55 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Pittsburgh, PA | 14h50 | 8:10 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pittsburgh, PA to St. Louis, MO run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 557 miles (897 km) distance in 12h 55m.
Distance 557 miles (897 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 55m |
First bus 1:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Major art museum in Forest Park with strong collections spanning ancient to contemporary works. A top cultural stop in the city.
Highly original artist-built museum and playground with architectural salvage, tunnels, slides, and installations. One of St. Louis's most famous attractions.
History museum in Forest Park covering St. Louis, Missouri, and regional stories through permanent and rotating exhibitions.
Huge urban park with museums, trails, lakes, and major attractions. One of the city's essential places for walking and relaxing.
Historic riverfront district with cobblestone streets, old warehouses, and easy access to the Arch and Mississippi views.
Popular entertainment and walking district known for public art, music history, shops, and a lively street atmosphere.
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Breaded and fried ravioli, usually filled with meat or cheese and served with marinara. Despite the name, it is fried, not toasted, and is a classic St. Louis starter.
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Historic St. Louis dessert stand famous for frozen custard concretes and a nostalgic roadside feel.
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St. Louis is generally affordable by U.S. city standards, with moderate hotel and restaurant prices and many low-cost attractions.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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