There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Meramec Caverns by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to WashingtonGreyhound US0175s
- Take the taxi from Washington to Meramec Caverns
1h 40m$89–137Drive 64.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Meramec Caverns64.6 mi
1h 12m$12–17Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Washington StationMissouri River Runner / ...
- Take the taxi from Washington Station to Meramec Caverns
1h 44m$84–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Meramec Caverns is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Meramec Caverns is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $11 - $17.
The distance between St. Louis and Meramec Caverns is 78 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Meramec Caverns without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 40m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from St. Louis to Meramec Caverns, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Meramec Caverns is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from St. Louis to Meramec Caverns.
There are 21+ hotels available in Meramec Caverns.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Meramec Caverns, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Meramec Caverns. However, you can take the bus to Washington then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns. Alternatively, you can take the train to Washington Station then take the taxi to Meramec Caverns.
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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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- 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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