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How to get fromOakland to Saint Charlesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Oakland to Saint Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SFO - STL
    6h 52m
    $171–397

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 4h
    $430–677

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2d 11h
    $1,496–2,298

  4. Drive  2,022.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Saint Charlescar car 2,022.6 mi
    31h 22m
    $358–517

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane OAK - STL
    8h 10m
    $185–730

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SJC - STL
    9h 7m
    $190–786

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    8h 47m
    $221–804

  8. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane STS - STL
    10h 50m
    $190–745

  9. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 22h
    $1,576–2,516

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

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Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,775.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Saint Charles via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, North Hanley Transit Center, and 4375 Rider Trail North Sb in around 2d 4h.

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