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

The cheapest way to get from Carthage to St. Louis is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carthage to St. Louis is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $75.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Carthage station to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Joplin Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Carthage to St. Louis?

The distance between Carthage and St. Louis is 307 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carthage to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Carthage to St. Louis, including transfers.

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

Carthage to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Joplin Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Carthage to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Carthage to St. Louis is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 7h.

Where does the Carthage to St. Louis bus arrive?

Carthage to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carthage to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Carthage to St. Louis is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Carthage to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 526+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Carthage to St. Louis - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
5h 40m
$63–113
Drive 270.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carthage to St. Louiscar 270.8 mi
4h 31m
$50–72
Fly from Joplin Regional Airport
1. Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane JLN - STL
7h
$133–627
Taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Carthage to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)taxi
2. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SGF - STL
5h 49m
$211–669
Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Joplin to Fayettevillebus
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane XNA - STL
7h 48m
$251–936

Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

12Weekly Planes

6h 25mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Greyhound-us operates a bus from Joplin Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) twice daily.

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

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

Bus

Drive 270.8 mi

Fly from Joplin Regional Airport

Taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly

Bus to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly