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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 1 buses that leave St. Louis, MO for Marion, IL on Sat, Jun 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
5:30 AM2h05St. Louis, MO7:35 AMMarion, IL$301One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 AM2h05St. Louis, MO7:35 AMMarion, IL$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL costing on average $124 (€101).
Other travel options to Marion, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
You'll arrive about -1h -21m sooner (2h 13m by bus vs 1h 52m by car) and save roughly $-10.46 (€-8.52) compared to fuel and tolls ($35 (€28) vs $24 (€20)). 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.
St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 2h05 | 7:35 AM Marion, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL
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Buses from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 20:05. The fastest bus covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound from St. Louis, MO to Marion, ILYou can travel by bus between St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL with FlixBus, Greyhound for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Marion, IL 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 Marion, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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