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IND — STL
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
Wed 5/1

Indianapolis to St. Louis bus information

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Avg travel time

3h 55m
The average bus ride from Indianapolis to St. Louis is 3h 55m

Indianapolis Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Bp Gas Station 70/91Indianapolis, 39.797092, -86.01003
Indianapolis N Alabama St btwn E Market St and E Wabash StIndianapolis, 39.768665, -86.15267
Indianapolis Bloomington Transit CtrIndianapolis, 39.164387, -86.53549
Indianapolis E Washington St, Delaware St & N Alabama StIndianapolis, 39.76709, -86.15379
Indianapolis Muncie Ball State UniversityIndianapolis, 40.19755, -85.41029
Indianapolis Bloomington 1725 E 3rd StIndianapolis, 39.16429, -86.51293

St. Louis Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in St. Louis
St. Louis Lambert FieldSt. Louis, 38.7329, -90.3516
St. Louis Skinker BoulevardSt. Louis, 38.646626, -90.30101
St. Louis Fairmont City Mi Tierra BonitaSt. Louis, 38.644787, -90.11492

FAQs for booking bus tickets from Indianapolis to St. Louis

Can I bring a pet on board the bus traveling from Indianapolis to St. Louis?

Greyhound buses are the main buses operating within the Indianapolis to St. Louis route. They are very strict on pet policies. They strictly do not allow any pets onboard. However, there is an exception of service dogs or pets. A service pet is one that can perform several tasks. These animals are mostly used by the visually impaired to guide the way, help the hearing impaired respond to an incoming emergency, such as a car, or help a person with mental disorders take their medicine. People with service dogs depend almost entirely on the animals to navigate. Also, Greyhound buses also do not allow emotional support dogs for anxious people. If you are traveling by bus, you can let your pet stay at your friend’s until you return.

Which bus stations do you depart from and arrive at when travelling from Indianapolis to St. Louis?

The buses from Indianapolis to St. Louis depart from the Greyhound Amtrak Station located 2 minutes south of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and library. You can board a taxi to the station, which will take a maximum of 15 minutes. The Greyhound bus also departs from the IND Airport to ferry people arriving in St. Louis. Amenities include toilets and cafeterias. You will arrive at the Gateway station in St Louis. It will take 20 minutes to travel from the station to the St Louis airport area. The station has ATMs to withdraw cash, payphones, restaurants, and restrooms.

How many buses are there from Indianapolis to St. Louis each day?

There are three buses to St. Louis from Indianapolis on a typical day. There are at least two direct routes and one layover bus in a day. The number of buses traveling the route may increase depending on peak seasons and St. Louis events. You can always buy return tickets for your travel from Indianapolis to St. Louis because they are cheaper compared to buying one ticket and buying another ticket on your way back. Also, if you want cheaper travel, layovers may be your best option, though they may take about 1h or 1h 30min longer. Book your ticket earlier with the momondo booking company to find better transport deals. Buses on this route should be booked early so that you can get a seat on your travel date.

When does the first bus and the last bus depart from Indianapolis to St. Louis?

The first bus leaves Indianapolis to St Louis at around 3:00 am. You should arrive earlier than the departure time as indicated on your ticket. This bus allows passengers to arrive at St. Louis as early as 7:20 am. If you need to arrive at your destination early in the morning, book your first bus with momondo. The last bus departs at around 9:00 pm and arrives at 2:00 am. When using this bus, you may stay within the bus station or wait in the bus till dawn. However, you can also call a taxi to take you safely to your destination. The other bus leaves between 10:30 to 11:30 pm. Check your departure time as indicated on your ticket and arrive at least half an hour earlier.

What luggage can I bring on buses from Indianapolis to St. Louis?

When traveling in the Greyhound bus, you can carry up to three suitcases and one handbag. However, one bag is free while the other two require a fee. You may carry medication and special needs devices on board and under the bus. You may also carry your favorite beverages. You can carry metal items and glass, but they will go under the bus for security measures. You may also carry sports equipment. You cannot bring guns, hoverboards, explosives, and harmful chemicals. You are also not allowed to carry flammable materials. If you have an art item you wish to carry, ship it separately as you cannot have them anywhere on the bus.

How long is the bus ride from Indianapolis to Lambert-St Louis?

The most time-efficient journey by bus from Indianapolis to Lambert-St Louis currently available is 3h 55m.

How far is Indianapolis to Lambert-St Louis by bus?

A bus from Indianapolis to Lambert-St Louis will travel much more than the 230.0 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, which can change based on traffic, tolls and closures. In terms of time, 3h 55m by bus is reasonable for normal traffic levels.


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