There are 3 ways to get from Alton to Poplar Bluff by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alton Station to Poplar Bluff Stationtrain Texas Eagle
5h 33m$70–142Drive 171.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alton to Poplar Bluffcar 171.4 mi
3h 36m$32–46Fly, drive
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)plane STL - JBR
- Drive from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Poplar Bluffcar
3h 50m$214–560
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alton to Poplar Bluff is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Alton to Poplar Bluff is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Alton station to Poplar Bluff station. However, there are services departing from Alton Station and arriving at Poplar Bluff Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Alton and Poplar Bluff is 193 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alton to Poplar Bluff without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Alton to Poplar Bluff, including transfers.
Alton to Poplar Bluff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alton Station.
Alton to Poplar Bluff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poplar Bluff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Poplar Bluff is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Alton to Poplar Bluff.
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What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Poplar Bluff, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alton Station to Poplar Bluff Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 27m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Jonesboro Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alton Station to Poplar Bluff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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