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How to get fromSpringfield to Meramec Cavernsby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Meramec Caverns by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Washington StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the taxi from Washington Station to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    3h 59m
    $89–165

  2. Drive 161.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Meramec Cavernscar161.7 mi
    2h 49m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus
    3. Take the taxi from Washington to Meramec Cavernstaxi
    4h 25m
    $107–167

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Meramec Caverns, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Meramec Caverns. However, you can take the train to Washington Station then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Washington, then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns.

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