There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
2h 23m$21–57Bus, line 97 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Civic Center Transit Center to Delmar @ Limit Wb97
3h 8m$19–27Drive 104.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis104.5 mi
1h 49m$20–28
Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis is to bus and line 97 bus which costs $18 - $27 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Delmar @ Limit Wb via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at SKINKER station via CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Springfield and Washington University in St. Louis is 103 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis, including transfers.
Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 97 bus, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $18–55 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Washington University in St. Louis via St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and Delmar @ Limit Wb in around 3h 8m.
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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
- $18–55
- 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
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 314-982-1400
- transitinformation@metrostlouis.org
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from Civic Center Transit Center to Delmar @ Limit Wb
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Springfield to Washington University in St. Louis.
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