There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Gateway Arch by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train via LACLEDE'S LANDING station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
2h 9m$21–50Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
2h 10m$16–24Drive 98.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Gateway Arch98.2 mi
1h 43m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
2h 14m$17–50
Springfield to Gateway Arch by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Gateway Arch is to bus which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Gateway Arch is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at St. Louis. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Springfield and Gateway Arch is 99 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Gateway Arch without a car is to train via LACLEDE'S LANDING station which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Springfield to Gateway Arch, including transfers.
Springfield to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Gateway Arch is to train via LACLEDE'S LANDING station which takes 2h 9m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Gateway Arch, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–50 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Gateway Arch is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Springfield to Gateway Arch.
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