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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
Major regional art museum and arts complex with American, Latin American, and Indigenous works, plus notable Pueblo Revival architecture.

Cheapest price
$331
Average price
$331
Fastest journey
22h 5m
Average duration
22h 5m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1279 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Colorado Springs, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 787 miles (1267 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$201 Average price Cheapest | $342 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 11m Average total duration 19h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Colorado Springs, CO:
A bus is $140 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Colorado Springs, CO costing on average $342 (€281).
Other travel options to Colorado Springs, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 41m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Colorado Springs, CO buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 11:45 PM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 22h05 | 8:50 PM Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride), CO | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
· | 1:20 AM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 29h30 | 5:50 AM Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride), CO | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:40 AM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 23h35 | 7:15 AM Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride), CO | 1 transfer | |
· | 9:10 AM St. Louis, Lambert International Airport | 23h05 | 7:15 AM Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride), CO | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from St. Louis, MO to Colorado Springs, CO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 19h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $110 (€90) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 787 miles (1267 km) distance in 23h 5m.
Distance 787 miles (1267 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $110 (€90) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 23h 5m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Colorado Springs, CO 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 Colorado Springs, CO, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most St. Louis, MO to Colorado Springs, CO buses use the St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) to Colorado Springs, S Tejon St / Ronald Reagan Hwy (Tejon Park-n-Ride) station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Louis, MO and Colorado Springs, CO bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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