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How to get fromSan Diego to Gateway Archby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Gateway Arch by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)planeSAN - STL
    4h 42m
    $227–983

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    44h 50m
    $165–343

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
    44h 53m
    $209–589

  4. Drive 1,797.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Gateway Archcar1,797.2 mi
    29h 3m
    $328–474

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. LouistrainTexas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $257–592

San Diego to Gateway Arch by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Gateway Arch via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 44h 50m.

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