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How to get fromBoston to Altonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Alton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BOS - STL
    3h 20m
    $414–908

  2. Drive 1,147.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Altoncar car 1,147.9 mi
    20h 33m
    $210–303

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    27h 48m
    $421–844

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    29h 39m
    $282–419

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Boston
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    30h 21m
    $285–464

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,064.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Alton via Chicago Union Station and Alton Station in around 27h 48m.

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