What is the distance between Houston and St. Louis?

Houston and St. Louis are 679 miles (1095 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to St. Louis?

If you're headed to St. Louis from Houston, chances are that your bus will depart from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and arrive at Gateway Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in St. Louis?

Once in St. Louis, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gateway Arch, Citygarden Sculpture Park, Lumière Place, Municipal Theatre Association and The Magic House.

Bus Houston to St. Louis from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to St. Louis on August 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	1d 10h	9:25am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Houston to St. Louis on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	No tags
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	20h 50m	10:50pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	22h 55m	7:15am	Gateway Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	22h 45m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to St. Louis on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	No tags
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	20h 50m	10:50pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	22h 55m	7:15am	Gateway Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	22h 45m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to St. Louis on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	No tags
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	20h 50m	10:50pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	22h 55m	7:15am	Gateway Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	22h 45m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to St. Louis on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	No tags
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	20h 50m	10:50pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	22h 55m	7:15am	Gateway Station	No tags
	5:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	22h 45m	3:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to St. Louis on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	CheapestFastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	No tags
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	20h 50m	10:50pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 1h	12:55pm	Gateway Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:10am	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 11h	10:15pm	Saint Louis (Lambert Field)	No tags

Next departures for Houston to St. Louis on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 1h	3:45pm	Gateway Station	Cheapest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	18h 25m	7:30am	Gateway Station	No tags
	2:00am	Houston Bus Station	20h 45m	10:45pm	Gateway Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Houston Bus Station	22h 50m	7:10am	Gateway Station	No tags

Bus Houston, US to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$141

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses27

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance684 miles (1103 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,212 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak Houston St. Louis recent customer reviews

9 hours late due to engine issues. I missed my grandma's 80th birthday party.

Trey P.

July 19, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/510,287 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak Houston St. Louis recent customer reviews

9 hours late due to engine issues. I missed my grandma's 80th birthday party.

Trey P.

July 19, 2025

Valley Transit

3/529 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,428 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Houston to St. Louis Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Houston and St. Louis?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Harrisburg Senda Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Clay St & Louisiana St

E - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

F - Harrisburg El Expreso Station

Stops in St. Louis

A - Gateway Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Houston, US - St. Louis

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08/26

$146

08/27

$93

Today

$134

08/29

$146

08/30

$134

08/31

$134

09/01

$146

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $93

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $93 to $384 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2025-08-30.

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Houston to St. Louis.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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