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How to get fromAlton to East Saint Louisby train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alton to East Saint Louis by train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    1h 18m
    $21–32

  2. Drive 23.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to East Saint Louiscar car 23.6 mi
    33 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi, line 78 bus, line 40 bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Alton to Bellefontaine @ Parker Sbtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bellefontaine @ Parker Sb to Riverview Transit Centerbus bus 78
    3. Take the bus from Riverview Transit Center to Civic Center Transit Centerbus bus 40 / ...
    4. Take the train from CIVIC CENTER station to 5TH & MISSOURI stationtrain train Mlb / ...
    1h 38m
    $29–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alton to East Saint Louistaxi taxi 23.6 mi
    33 min
    $50–65

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  • Distance: 32.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alton Station to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 55 min.

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