Buses to St. Louis
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of St. Louis, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis to Springfield | United States | 139 km (86 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| St. Louis to Columbia | United States | 189 km (117 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| St. Louis to Peoria | United States | 236 km (146 mi) | about 4 h 29 min |
| St. Louis to North Peoria | United States | 238 km (148 mi) | about 4 h 32 min |
| St. Louis to Evansville | United States | 242 km (150 mi) | about 4 h 35 min |
| St. Louis to Springfield | United States | 314 km (195 mi) | about 5 h 53 min |
| St. Louis to Davenport | United States | 324 km (201 mi) | about 6 h 3 min |
| St. Louis to Clarksville | United States | 342 km (212 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
| St. Louis to Independence | United States | 369 km (229 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| St. Louis to Joliet | United States | 369 km (229 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| St. Louis to Indianapolis | United States | 370 km (230 mi) | about 6 h 54 min |
| St. Louis to Kansas City | United States | 383 km (238 mi) | about 7 h 7 min |
| St. Louis to New York City | United States | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 25 h 25 min |
| St. Louis to Toronto | Canada | 1,065 km (661 mi) | about 19 h 21 min |
| St. Louis to Brooklyn | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 25 h 30 min |
| St. Louis to Chicago | United States | 419 km (260 mi) | about 7 h 46 min |
| St. Louis to Queens | United States | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 25 h 40 min |
| St. Louis to Houston | United States | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 19 h 52 min |
| St. Louis to Philadelphia | United States | 1,301 km (808 mi) | about 23 h 35 min |
| St. Louis to San Antonio | United States | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 23 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.