There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Gateway Arch by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
3h 51m$385–955Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
15h 55m$91–177Train (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 / ...
15h 6m$187–422Drive 533 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Gateway Archcar 533 mi
9h 44m$98–141Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
18h 25m$126–233
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Gateway Arch is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Gateway Arch is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Gateway Arch station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Gateway Arch. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Gateway Arch is 474 miles. The road distance is 536.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Gateway Arch without a car is to train which takes 15h 6m and costs $180 - $430.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Minneapolis to Gateway Arch, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Gateway Arch is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $430 and takes 15h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 15h 55m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Gateway Arch, 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 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Gateway Arch via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and St. Louis in around 15h 6m.
- 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
- $90–550
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
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Gateway Arch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Minneapolis to Gateway Arch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Gateway Arch is 536 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Minneapolis to Gateway Arch.
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