- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the largest art museums in the United States, known for major collections spanning ancient art to contemporary works. A top priority for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$172
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 10 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
1667 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA will cost around $172 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
Of the 2 buses that leave St. Louis, MO for Boston, MA on Mon, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 1667 km distance in an average of 1 d 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 9 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 1 d 10 h 55 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 train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, and a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 1035 miles (1667 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price Cheapest | $360 Average price | $423 Average price | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 15m Average total duration 26h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 36m Average total duration 27h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.0 - 10.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA:
A bus is $164 (€133) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA costing on average $360 (€292).
A bus is $227 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA costing on average $423 (€343).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 45m.
Train takes on average 27h 6m.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $299 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 34h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $380 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $288 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 33h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ FlixBus | 2:00 AM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 30h25 | 9:25 AM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:45 AM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 29h25 | 3:10 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:00 AM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 31h25 | 6:25 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 30h20 | 9:15 PM Boston, Bus Terminal South Station | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 34h55 | 3:25 PM Boston, MA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from St. Louis, MO to Boston, MA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 26h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $98 (€79) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 1035 miles (1667 km) distance in 29h 25m.
Distance 1035 miles (1667 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€79) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 29h 25m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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