There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Meramec Caverns by bus, shuttle, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint LouisGreyhound US1210
- Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MO
6h 5m$191–247Drive 157.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Meramec Caverns157.7 mi
2h 38m$29–42Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington
- Take the taxi from Washington to Meramec Caverns
6h 45m$123–191Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Amtrak Station
- Take the taxi from Washington Amtrak Station to Meramec Caverns
6h 49m$116–157
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Meramec Caverns is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Meramec Caverns is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Springfield and Meramec Caverns is 290 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Meramec Caverns without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 6h 5m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Springfield to Meramec Caverns, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Meramec Caverns is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Springfield to Meramec Caverns.
There are 21+ hotels available in Meramec Caverns.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Meramec Caverns, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Springfield to Meramec Caverns. However, you can take the bus to Saint Louis, walk to St Louis International Airport, take the shuttle to Sullivan, MO, then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Meramec Caverns in around 2h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Washington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 573-368-4656
- info@usaxonline.com
- Website
- usaxonline.com
Shuttle from St Louis International Airport to Sullivan, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $125–140
- Website
- https://usaxonline.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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