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How to get fromWashington DC to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DCA - STL
    4h 19m
    $226–1,207

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    20h 55m
    $122–237

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    24h 51m
    $342–692

  4. Drive 802.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to St. Louiscar car 802.3 mi
    14h 5m
    $147–212

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BWI - STL
    5h 7m
    $157–1,355

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IAD - STL
    5h 8m
    $125–661

Washington DC to St. Louis by foot and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to St Louis Bus Station via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 20h 55m.

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