The cheapest and fastest buses from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
438 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS 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 Lawrence, KS will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 2 buses that leave St. Louis, MO for Lawrence, KS on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 438 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
7:30 AM5h40St. Louis, MO1:10 PMLawrence, KS$691One-way0 transfers
6:30 AM5h40St. Louis, MO12:10 PMLawrence, KS$931One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM5h40St. Louis, MO1:10 PMLawrence, KS$691One-way0 transfers
6:30 AM5h40St. Louis, MO12:10 PMLawrence, KS$931One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $312 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS costing on average $67 (€55).
A train is $250 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS costing on average $312 (€256).
Other travel options to Lawrence, KS take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 10m.
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
You'll arrive about -2h -34m sooner (5h 55m by bus vs 4h 21m by car) and save roughly $-8.11 (€-6.64) compared to fuel and tolls ($67 (€55) vs $59 (€48)). 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 Lawrence, KS Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS bus times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 PM St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) | 6h30 | 6:15 AM Lawrence, Central Station, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 5h40 | 12:10 PM Lawrence, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM St. Louis, MO | 5h40 | 1:10 PM Lawrence, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS
Buses from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 20:05. The fastest bus covers the 272 miles (438 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 272 miles (438 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 8:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KSYou can travel by bus between St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS with Greyhound for as low as $42 (€34). 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 Lawrence, KS
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS 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 Lawrence, KS, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- 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.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS
Most St. Louis, MO to Lawrence, KS buses use the St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) to Lawrence, Central Station station pair. Use this guide to compare St. Louis, MO and Lawrence, KS bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) from St. Louis city centre
Getting to Lawrence, Central Station from Lawrence city centre
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