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How to get fromMinneapolis to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    3h 27m
    $136–857

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 30m
    $81–269

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    14h 32m
    $152–352

  4. Drive 531.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to St. Louiscar car 531.6 mi
    9h 41m
    $97–141

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    15h 35m
    $85–194

Minneapolis to St. Louis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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