MO → MO · about 237 miles
St. Louis to Kansas City bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 42 direct buses and trains a week from St. Louis to Kansas City. The fastest takes 4 hours; the first departure leaves at 7:40 AM and the last at 11:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 42
- Fastest trip
- 4h 00m
- First departure
- 7:40 AM
- Last departure
- 11:45 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:40 AM | 1:35 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:10 AM | 1:50 PM | 5h 40m | Daily | St. Louis to Kansas City | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:30 PM | 7:45 PM | 7h 15m | Daily | St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:11 PM | 8:51 PM | 5h 40m | Daily | St. Louis to Kansas City | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:15 PM | 9:45 PM | 4h 30m | Daily | St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:45 PM | 3:45 AM +1 day | 4h 00m | Daily | St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in St. Louis Where you get off in Kansas City The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in St. Louis
- St Louis Bus Station Map of St Louis Bus Station (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Kansas City
Return trip: Kansas City to St. Louis
Questions
How long is the bus or train from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours; the typical trip is 5 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first departure from St. Louis to Kansas City?
The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from St. Louis to Kansas City?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in St. Louis?
Buses and trains to Kansas City leave from St Louis Bus Station.