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How to get fromDana Point to St. Louisby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dana Point to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SNA - STL
    6h 19m
    $249–981

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h 20m
    $130–323

  3. Train via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    43h 49m
    $194–1,475

  4. Drive 1,812.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to St. Louiscar car 1,812.3 mi
    29h 24m
    $331–478

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAN - STL
    8h 12m
    $276–1,230

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    8h 36m
    $225–792

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $205–660

Dana Point to St. Louis by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Obispo-Lighthouse to St. Louis via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Kansas City in around 43h 49m.

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