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Compare train, bus, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$119 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $534 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 Kansas City, MO:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $119 (€100).
A bus is $479 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $534 (€448).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Tickets start at around $119 (€100) compared to roughly $50 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-68.52 (€-57.49). The journey takes 7h 39m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner3:11 PM5h40St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:51 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, MO$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner3:11 PM5h40St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:51 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, MO$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:45 PM4h00St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)3:45 AMKansas City, Jefferson Lines$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 311 Missouri River Runner8:10 AM5h40St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO1:50 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, MO$1011One-way0 transfers
- 302 Lincoln Service · 3 Southwest Chief6:35 AM14h18St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:53 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, MO$2861One-way1 transfer
- 7:40 AM5h55St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)1:35 PMKansas City, Jefferson Lines$591One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 PM7h15St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)7:45 PMKansas City, Jefferson Lines$591One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 PM4h30St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)9:45 PMKansas City, Jefferson Lines$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO:
A bus is $63 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $119 (€100).
A bus is $479 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $534 (€448).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St. Louis, MO and Kansas City, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in Kansas City International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO and arrive in Kansas City Station, Kansas City, MO.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Kansas City, MO by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Kansas City, MO by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Kansas City, MO by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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