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How to get fromAlton to St. Louisby car, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Alton to St. Louis by car, train, or plane

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  1. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Drive from Alton to Poplar Bluff Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Poplar Bluff Station to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    6h 19m
    $62–128

  2. Drive 181.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to St. Louiscar car 181.8 mi
    4h 10m
    $34–48

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Alton to Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR)car car
    2. Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JBR - STL
    4h 42m
    $179–576

Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Alton to St. Louis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Alton to St. Louis. However, you can drive to Poplar Bluff Station then take the train to St. Louis. Alternatively, you can drive from Alton to St. Louis in around 4h 10m.

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