There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Meramec Caverns by bus, taxi, car, or train
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Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- 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$124–257Drive 157.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Meramec Caverns157.7 mi
2h 38m$29–42Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Station
- Take the taxi from Washington Station to Meramec Caverns
6h 49m$119–227
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 307 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 taxi which takes 6h 45m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 40+ 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 St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Washington, then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Meramec Caverns in around 2h 38m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Washington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- 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 St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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