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How to get fromMontgomery to Effinghamby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Montgomery to Effingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain train
    12h 59m
    $109–211

  2. Drive 543 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montgomery to Effinghamcar car 543 mi
    9h 36m
    $100–144

  3. Fly Montgomery Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MGM - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    8h 50m
    $120–584

  4. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ATL - STL
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    9h 33m
    $157–735

  5. Fly Montgomery Regional Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train

    1. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane MGM - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain train
    12h 20m
    $104–448

Montgomery to Effingham by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 594.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Montgomery, AL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Montgomery to Effingham. However, you can take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station, walk to Carbondale, then take the train to Effingham Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Montgomery to Effingham in around 9h 36m.

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