There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
2h 8m$391–911Drive 525.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louiscar 525.3 mi
9h 31m$96–139Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
14h 43m$222–462Bus
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 803
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
14h 50m$125–210
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $390 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from MSP Airport and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and St. Louis is 465 miles. The road distance is 528.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs $220 - $470.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from MSP Airport station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 14h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 14h 50m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to St. Louis via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis is 528 miles. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to St. Louis.
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