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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to St. Louis is to bus which costs $100 - $290 and takes 19h 10m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.

How far is it from Washington to St. Louis?

The distance between Washington and St. Louis is 735 miles. The road distance is 806.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs $100 - $290.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Washington to St. Louis is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $210 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $290 and takes 19h 10m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $800 and takes 23h 26m.

Where does the Washington to St. Louis bus arrive?

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

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

St. Louis is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 5:26 AM in Washington and 4:26 AM in St. Louis.

Where does the Washington to St. Louis train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to St. Louis is 807 miles. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Washington to St. Louis.

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

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

Book your Washington to St. Louis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 385+ hotels available in St. Louis.

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

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

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DCA - STL
3h 3m
$218–1,145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0430 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
19h 10m
$105–284
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
23h 26m
$141–791
Drive 802.2 mi
1. Drive from Washington to St. Louis802.2 mi
13h 52m
$147–212
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)BWI - STL
4h 35m
$215–968
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)IAD - STL
4h 57m
$115–661

Washington to St. Louis by bus

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Distance: 730.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to St Louis Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 19h 10m.

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