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How to get fromGateway Arch to Altonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gateway Arch to Alton by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Alton Station to Altontaxi taxi
    1h 14m
    $18–29

  2. Drive 22.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gateway Arch to Altoncar car 22.7 mi
    33 min
    $5–6

  3. Line 40 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Street @ Locust Nb to Riverview Transit Centerbus bus 40
    2. Take the taxi from Bellefontaine @ Parker Nb to Altontaxi taxi
    1h 32m
    $25–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gateway Arch to Altontaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    33 min
    $50–65

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  • Distance: 30.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Gateway Arch, MO, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gateway Arch to Alton. However, you can walk to St. Louis, take the train to Alton Station, then take the taxi to Alton. Alternatively, you can walk to 4Th Street @ Locust Nb, take the line 40 bus to Riverview Transit Center, take the line 78 bus to Bellefontaine @ Parker Nb, then take the taxi to Alton.

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