There are 3 ways to get from Poplar Bluff to Springfield by car, bus, or train (Amtrak)
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Drive, bus
best- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Cape Girardeau
- Take the bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
6h 10m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station to SpringfieldTexas Eagle
7h 19m$30–110Drive 248.7 mi
- Drive from Poplar Bluff to Springfield248.7 mi
4h 48m$46–66
Poplar Bluff to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Springfield is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Poplar Bluff to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station station and arriving at Springfield. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Poplar Bluff and Springfield is 287 miles. The road distance is 250.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar Bluff to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Poplar Bluff to Springfield, including transfers.
Poplar Bluff to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station.
Poplar Bluff to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar Bluff to Springfield is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Poplar Bluff to Springfield.
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What companies run services between Poplar Bluff, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poplar Bluff Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–65
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $45–210
- Business Class
- $75–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cape Girardeau to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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