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

The cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to St. Louis is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clear Lake to St. Louis is to bus and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $430 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Clear Lake and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct bus from Clear Lake to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Clear Lake Jct. and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Clear Lake to St. Louis?

The distance between Clear Lake and St. Louis is 361 miles. The road distance is 429.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clear Lake to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Clear Lake to St. Louis, including transfers.

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

Clear Lake to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Clear Lake Jct. station.

Bus or fly from Clear Lake to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Clear Lake to St. Louis is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Clear Lake to St. Louis bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Clear Lake to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Clear Lake to St. Louis is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Clear Lake to St. Louis.

Where can I stay near St. Louis?

There are 459+ hotels available in St. Louis.

Clear Lake to St. Louis - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Clear Lake to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly from Mason City
best
1. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCW - STL
5h 50m
$106–569
Drive 427.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clear Lake to St. Louiscar 427.4 mi
7h 34m
$78–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
11h 38m
$111–198
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Clear Lake to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ALO - STL
6h 20m
$104–516
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to MSP Airportbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
5h 18m
$434–1,021
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Clear Lake to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane FOD - STL
7h 3m
$113–574

Mason City (MCW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

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6h 15mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.7 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Clear Lake, IA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

United Airlines flies from Mason City (MCW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clear Lake to St Louis Bus Station via Clear Lake Jct. and Des Moines in around 11h 38m.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Clear Lake to St. Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Fly from Mason City

Drive 427.4 mi

Bus

Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly