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How to get fromLouisiana to St. Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSY - STL
    2h 28m
    $132–712

  2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LCH - STL
    5h 2m
    $114–616

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    14h 40m
    $130–200

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    16h 23m
    $358–550

  5. Drive  676.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to St. Louiscar car 676.1 mi
    10h 58m
    $120–173

  6. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LFT - STL
    5h 22m
    $124–616

Louisiana to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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