There are 9 ways to get from Missouri to New York by bus, plane, train or car
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Train • 29h 21m
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The cheapest way to get from Missouri to New York is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 20h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Missouri to New York is to line 34 bus and fly which costs $130 - $270 and takes 4h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City and arriving at New York. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Missouri to New York station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center On Main At 12Th St Sb and arriving at NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station via Kansas City and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.
The distance between Missouri and New York is 999 miles. The road distance is 1198 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to New York without a car is to train which takes 29h 21m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Missouri to New York, including transfers.
Missouri to New York bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City station.
Missouri to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to New York is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 29h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 31h 10m.

- Distance: 999.5 miles
- Duration: 4h 53m
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta and two other airlines fly from Kansas City to New York hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to New York via Union Station On Main At Pershing Sb, Kansas City, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 21m.

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from St. Louis to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $400
Flights from St. Louis to New York La Guardia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $400
Flights from St. Louis to New York La Guardia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $400
Flights from St. Louis to Newark via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $500
Flights from St. Louis to Newark via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $500
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $750
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $750
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $750
Flights from Kansas City to Newark via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650
Flights from Kansas City to Newark via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650
Flights from Kansas City to New York JFK via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $700
Flights from Kansas City to New York JFK via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $700
Flights from Kansas City to New York JFK via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $700
Flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650
Flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $650

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from St. Louis to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $460
Flights from St. Louis to New York La Guardia via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $460
Flights from St. Louis to Newark via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $450
Flights from St. Louis to Newark via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $480
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $410
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $420
Flights from Kansas City to Newark via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $400
Flights from Kansas City to Newark via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $430
Flights from Kansas City to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $400
Flights from Kansas City to New York JFK via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $430
Flights from Kansas City to New York JFK via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $400
Flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $460

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from St. Louis to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $340
Flights from St. Louis to New York La Guardia via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $340
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $390
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $390
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $390
Flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $380
Flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $380
Flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $380

- Website
- united.com
Flights from St. Louis to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $600
Flights from St. Louis to Newark via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $600
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $950
Flights from Kansas City to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $470
Flights from Kansas City to Newark via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $470
Flights from Kansas City to Newark via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $470
Flights from St. Louis to Philadelphia via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $950

- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from St. Louis to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $400
Flights from Kansas City to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $750
Flights from Kansas City to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600

- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13 - $17
- Schedules at
- njtransit.com

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $55 - $80
- Premium
- $240 - $330
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $100 - $150
- Business Seat
- $100 - $150
Train from Chicago Union Station to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $95 - $140
- Premium
- $320 - $440
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $190 - $290
- Business Seat
- $210 - $300

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $140
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $210
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $230

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Schedules at
- amtrak.com
- Book at
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120

- Phone
- +1 314-982-1400
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb to North Hanley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metrostlouis.org

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120 - $180
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $120 - $180
- Flexible
- $180 - $260
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The quickest flight from St. Louis Airport to New York La Guardia Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 25m.
Missouri to New York bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.
New York is 1h ahead of Missouri. It is currently 6:15 AM in Missouri and 7:15 AM in New York.
Missouri to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to New York is 1198 miles. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Missouri to New York.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Delta offer flights from St. Louis Airport to New York La Guardia Airport.
Book your Missouri to New York bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 817+ hotels available in New York. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Missouri to Kansas City Airport is to line 229 bus which takes 50 min and costs .