There are 4 ways to get from El Paso to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ELP - STL
7h 45m$277–1,007Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
25h 10m$214–300Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle
40h 17m$543–1,098Drive 1,181.4 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Altoncar 1,181.4 mi
20h 16m$216–312
El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Alton is to bus which costs $210 - $300 and takes 25h 10m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Alton is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso to Alton. However, there are services departing from El Paso and arriving at North County Transit Center via On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, Kansas City Bus Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso station to Alton station. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at Alton Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 17m.
The distance between El Paso and Alton is 1074 miles. The road distance is 1188.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 25h 10m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from El Paso to Alton, including transfers.
El Paso to Alton bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from El Paso station.
El Paso to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Alton is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $270 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 25h 10m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 40h 17m.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Alton via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 25h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from El Paso Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
El Paso to Alton bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
Alton is 1h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 7:44 PM in El Paso and 8:44 PM in Alton.
El Paso to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alton Station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Alton is 1188 miles. It takes approximately 20h 16m to drive from El Paso to Alton.
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