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How to get fromNew Orleans to East Saint Louisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to East Saint Louis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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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
    4h 24m
    $405–905

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    14h 56m
    $110–203

  3. 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 39m
    $217–458

  4. Drive 670.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to East Saint Louiscar car 670.1 mi
    11h 21m
    $123–177

New Orleans to East Saint Louis by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and East Saint Louis, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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