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Saint Louis Art Museum
Vast art museum in Forest Park with global collections from antiquity to modern works and strong free general admission.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Topeka, KS 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 Topeka, KS to St. Louis, MO will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 1 buses that leave Topeka, KS for St. Louis, MO on Wed, Jul 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 477 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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 Topeka, KS to St. Louis, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $305.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $396 Average price |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Topeka, KS to St. Louis, MO:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Topeka, KS to St. Louis, MO costing on average $69 (€57).
A bus is $331 (€273) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Topeka, KS to St. Louis, MO costing on average $396 (€327).
Other travel options to St. Louis, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
Train takes on average 7h 43m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Topeka, KS to St. Louis, MO buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:40 AM Topeka, KS | 6h15 | 5:55 PM St. Louis, MO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Topeka, KS to St. Louis, MO run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 19:20. The fastest bus covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 7:20 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of St. Louis, MO — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect St. Louis, MO trip today.
Vast art museum in Forest Park with global collections from antiquity to modern works and strong free general admission.
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars or screen prompts.
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Most Topeka, KS to St. Louis, MO buses use the Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave to St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) station pair. Use this guide to compare Topeka, KS and St. Louis, MO bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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