There are 3 ways to get from Missouri to Springfield Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 57m$54–110Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Kansas City to SpringfieldLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
9h 9m$50–220Drive 308.3 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Springfield Station308.3 mi
5h 14m$57–82
Missouri to Springfield Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Springfield Station is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Missouri to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center and arriving at Springfield via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Missouri and Springfield Station is 348 miles. The road distance is 310.1 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Springfield Station without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Missouri to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Missouri to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Springfield Station is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Springfield Station via St Louis Bus Station and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–220 and the journey takes 8h 3m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Missouri to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield Station is 1h ahead of Missouri. It is currently 1:45 AM in Missouri and 2:45 AM in Springfield Station.
Missouri to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Springfield Station is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Missouri to Springfield Station.
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