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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 train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $56 (€45).
A train is $317 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $359 (€289).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO
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, KS$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner3:11 PM5h40St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO8:51 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, KS$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:45 PM4h00St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)3:45 AMKansas City, Jefferson Lines$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 311 Missouri River Runner8:10 AM5h40St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO1:50 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, KS$441One-way0 transfers
- 302 Lincoln Service · 3 Southwest Chief6:35 AM15h13St. Louis Station, St. Louis, MO9:48 PMKansas City Station, Kansas City, KS$2871One-way1 transfer
- 4:30 PM4h30St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)9:00 PMKansas City, Jefferson Lines$521One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 AM5h55St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)1:35 PMKansas City, Jefferson Lines$581One-way0 transfers
- 11:55 AM7h15St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center)7:10 PMKansas City, Jefferson Lines$591One-way0 transfers
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AA62157:50 PM4h33St. Louis Lambert International Airport12:23 AMKansas City International Airport$3231One-way1 transfer
AA537+AA36617:03 AM4h46St. Louis Lambert International Airport11:49 AMKansas City International Airport$3231One-way1 transfer- AA2712 · AA22675:03 PM4h57St. Louis Lambert International Airport10:00 PMKansas City International Airport$3231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $56 (€45).
A train is $317 (€255) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St. Louis, MO to Kansas City, MO costing on average $359 (€289).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Flight takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 17 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, KS.
- Buses mostly depart from St. Louis, S 15th St (Civic center) and arrive in Kansas City, Jefferson Lines.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Kansas City, MO by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Kansas City, MO by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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