There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Kearney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane STL - EAR
6h 52m$138–598Drive 567.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Kearneycar 567.5 mi
9h 34m$104–150Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Kearneybus
16h 56m$162–305Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane STL - GRI
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus
9h 48m$156–688Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kearneybus Greyhound US0123S
17h 20m$117–226
St. Louis to Kearney by train, tram, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Kearney is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Kearney is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Kearney. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Kearney via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
The distance between St. Louis and Kearney is 502 miles. The road distance is 570.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Kearney without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 56m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from St. Louis to Kearney, including transfers.
St. Louis to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Kearney is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 17h 20m.
St. Louis to Kearney bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Kearney is 571 miles. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from St. Louis to Kearney.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kearney via Des Moines in around 17h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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