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How to get fromEast Saint Louis to Altonby train, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Saint Louis to Alton by train, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, line 40 bus, line 78 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from 5TH & MISSOURI station to CIVIC CENTER stationtrain train Mlb / ...
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center Transit Center to Riverview Transit Centerbus bus 40 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Riverview Transit Center to Bellefontaine @ Parker Nbbus bus 78
    4. Take the taxi from Bellefontaine @ Parker Nb to Altontaxi taxi
    1h 56m
    $28–32

  2. Drive 23.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Saint Louis to Altoncar car 23.4 mi
    32 min
    $5–7

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    1h 58m
    $20–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Saint Louis to Altontaxi taxi 23.4 mi
    32 min
    $50–65

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  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between East Saint Louis, IL, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Alton Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 42 min.

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