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

The cheapest way to get from Austin to St. Louis is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austin to St. Louis is to bus and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $410 - $1,000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Albert Lea and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Austin to St. Louis?

The distance between Austin and St. Louis is 426 miles. The road distance is 442.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Austin to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Austin to St. Louis, including transfers.

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

Austin to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Albert Lea station.

Bus or fly from Austin to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Austin to St. Louis is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $170 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Austin to St. Louis bus arrive?

Austin to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Austin to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to St. Louis is 443 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Austin to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 485+ hotels available in St. Louis.

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Fly from Rochester
best
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane RST - STL
6h 39m
$178–990
Drive 440.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Austin to St. Louiscar 440.2 mi
8h 2m
$81–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 803
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
14h 20m
$111–193
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to MSP Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
6h 9m
$415–997
Bus to Mason City, fly
1. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCW - STL
9h
$114–582

Rochester (RST) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

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5h 15mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.5 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to St Louis Bus Station via Albert Lea and Des Moines in around 14h 20m.

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How to get fromAustin to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

There are 5 ways to get from Austin to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Fly from Rochester

Drive 440.2 mi

Bus

Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

Bus to Mason City, fly