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How to get fromCincinnati to Meramec Cavernsby bus, taxi, car, plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Meramec Caverns by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus
    4. Take the taxi from Washington to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    10h 5m
    $139–333

  2. Drive 410.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Meramec Cavernscar410.5 mi
    6h 53m
    $75–109

  3. Fly Covington to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeCVG - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Washington Station to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    8h 25m
    $228–914

  4. Bus, taxi via Evansville

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus
    5. Take the taxi from Washington to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    12h 34m
    $169–308

  5. Fly Covington to Columbia Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)planeCVG - COU
    2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Meramec Cavernscar
    8h 14m
    $116–580

  6. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeCMH - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain
    4. Take the taxi from Washington Station to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    9h 22m
    $349–793

  7. Fly Covington to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)planeCVG - TBN
    2. Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Meramec Cavernscar
    8h 25m
    $216–1,024

  8. Bus to Dayton, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeDAY - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain
    4. Take the taxi from Washington Station to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    11h 49m
    $285–1,077

Covington (CVG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Meramec Caverns, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Meramec Caverns. However, you can take the bus to Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Washington, then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns. Alternatively, you can drive from Cincinnati to Meramec Caverns in around 6h 53m.

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