What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Washington is to bus which costs $110 - $260 and takes 19h.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Washington?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $210 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Washington station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between St. Louis and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Washington station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Washington?

The distance between St. Louis and Washington is 735 miles. The road distance is 807.2 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 19h and costs $110 - $260.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Washington?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from St. Louis to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Washington bus from?

St. Louis to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Washington train from?

St. Louis to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from St. Louis to Washington?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $210 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 19h, you could also train, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 23h 20m.

Where does the St. Louis to Washington bus arrive?

St. Louis to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

What is the time difference between St. Louis and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 4:54 PM in St. Louis and 5:54 PM in Washington.

Where does the St. Louis to Washington train arrive?

St. Louis to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Washington is 807 miles. It takes approximately 13h 53m to drive from St. Louis to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Louis to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from St. Louis to Washington?

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Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1433+ hotels available in Washington.

St. Louis to Washington - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)STL - DCA
3h 26m
$212–1,202
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)STL - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
4h 31m
$114–660
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164 / ...
19h
$117–257
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union StationFloridian / ...
23h 20m
$142–723
Drive 802.5 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Washington802.5 mi
13h 53m
$147–212
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)STL - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
4h 22m
$214–974

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Distance: 730.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washington Union Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 19h.

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