There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Baxter Springs by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
5h 52m$77–98Drive 298.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Baxter Springscar 298.2 mi
4h 55m$55–79Fly
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane STL - JLN
6h 30m$128–634
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Baxter Springs is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Baxter Springs is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between St. Louis and Baxter Springs is 316 miles. The road distance is 300 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Baxter Springs without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from St. Louis to Baxter Springs, including transfers.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Baxter Springs is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $75 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 6h 30m.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Baxter Springs is 300 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from St. Louis to Baxter Springs.
There are 34+ hotels available in Baxter Springs.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Baxter Springs, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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